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Kody H. Velazquez-Brand

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 05, 2024

Victim Details

Kody H. Velazquez-Brand

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2024-10-05

21

Kody

H. Velazquez-Brand

Yes

07/13/2026

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Kody H. Velazquez-Brand, a 21-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot on October 5, 2024, in his home located in the South Loop neighborhood. This tragic incident marks the untimely end of a young life.

Prior to his death, Velazquez-Brand had encounters with law enforcement. In January 2022, at the age of 18, he was arrested by the Chicago Police Department on charges related to the possession of a stolen vehicle. Subsequently, in March 2022, he faced charges of attempt ...
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  • https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/man-found-shot-to-death-inside-residence-on-near-south-side/
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man found shot to death inside Near South Side home
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