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Ariana Molina

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 13, 2024

Victim Details

Ariana Molina

Female

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2024-04-13

9

Ariana

Molina

Yes

07/22/2026

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On April 13, 2024, a tragic mass shooting occurred in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, resulting in the death of 9-year-old Ariana Molina and injuring 10 other individuals. The shooting took place around 9:18 p.m. near 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue during a family gathering to celebrate Ariana's father's sister's confirmation.

Ariana was fatally shot in the head and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Comer Children's Hospital. The incident involved multiple victims, ...
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  • https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/chicago-man-charged-for-fatal-shooting-of-9-year-old-girl-in-april-at-family-confirmation-party-on-southwest-side/?email=2afe681cb4a5295ae313d0cd35dc6250b589024f&emaila=71a5abb36f13a288f1c76e0f3f52f391&emailb=b3482e97665f410e8d01e18ef16921186642ec9f331948ae446414926c5d6db7&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Curated%20News%20Daily%20Update%202024-09-03&utm_content=wgn%20news%20daily%20update
  • Chicago Sun-Times: A party, a cake — and then gunfire: Toddler and 7-year-old brother remain hospitalized after Back of Yards mass shooting
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    I just wanted to jump in here because there's one detail that really struck me—the fact that Arian... ...Read More
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