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Maurice Clay, Jr.

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 22, 2024

Victim Details

Maurice Clay, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2024-01-22

18

Maurice

Clay, Jr.

07/24/2026

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On January 22, 2024, Maurice Clay, Jr., an 18-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred in the 9400 block of South Throop Street on the South Side of Chicago. According to police reports, the shooting happened just after 5 p.m. when at least one person approached two men near the sidewalk and fired shots.

Maurice Clay, Jr. was shot at least 15 times in his head, neck, and leg. He was taken to Christ Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Student fatally shot outside school minutes after police left scene of disturbance, victim’s brother says
  • 1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting on South Side of Chicago
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