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Salvador Herrera

Death by Force
Case Description
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Salvador Herrera, a 42-year-old bartender from Chicago, tragically died on October 15, 2023, while attempting to stop a car theft. The incident occurred in the early morning hours as he was driving home from his shift at the Butterfield Country Club. He intervened when he saw individuals attempting to steal an unattended vehicle on Chicago's Near West Side, but was fatally shot during the confrontation.

Herrera was known for his dedication to his work, having spent 28 years at the club, ...Read More
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  • WGN-TV: Family looks for justice after bartender's murder
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Pilsen family devastated, enraged after brother shot to death driving home from work
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    Victim Details

    Salvador Herrera

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2023-10-15

    42

    Salvador

    Herrera

    11/24/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about Salvador Herrera's tragic death and how this kind of senseless violen... ...Read More
    06/13/2024
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