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Darnell Shanks

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 26, 2024

Victim Details

Darnell Shanks

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2024-04-26

19

Darnell

Shanks

07/28/2026

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Darnell Shanks, a 19-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot on April 26, 2024, in the Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred around the 200 block of West 72nd Street, where Darnell was suddenly targeted by one or more suspects who opened fire on him.

During the shooting, Darnell was struck by 20 bullets, a devastating and tragic event that has been widely condemned. Chicago Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area and found Darnell lying on the gro ...
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  • FOX 32 Chicago: Man dies after being shot 20 times in Englewood
  • Man dies after being shot 20 times in South Shore
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact that Darnell's case could have on the Englewood commu... ...Read More
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    I came across Darnell Shanks' case yesterday, and it shook me to my core. The fact that someone so y... ...Read More
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