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Lekeysha Taplet

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 17, 2023

Victim Details

Lekeysha Taplet

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-10-17

40

Lekeysha

Taplet

07/09/2026

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Lekeysha Taplet, a 40-year-old woman, was fatally shot on October 17, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Chatham area of Chicago and was the result of a deadly argument involving a man.

According to reports, the shooting was a consequence of a violent dispute, highlighting the tragic outcome of domestic or interpersonal violence. Lekeysha Taplet's death is categorized as a loss due to gun violence, which is a significant public health concern in many urban areas, i ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Woman fatally wounded overnight in Chatham neighborhood on South Side, Chicago police said
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Chatham woman fatally shot during argument
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