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Janiel Santiago-Rojas

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 24, 2024

Victim Details

Janiel Santiago-Rojas

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2024-09-24

19

Janiel

Santiago-Rojas

07/25/2026

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Janiel Santiago-Rojas, a 19-year-old, lost his life to gun violence on September 24, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the University Village neighborhood of Chicago, a area known for its residential and academic settings due to its proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The details of the incident are limited in the available sources, but it is confirmed that Janiel's death was a result of a fatal shooting. There is no information provided about the circ ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Homicides in Chicago: A list of every victim | Chicago Sun-Times
  • 1 killed, another critical after shootout in front of Chicago Near West Side hot dog stand
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