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Swaysee Rankin

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 04, 2023

Victim Details

Swaysee Rankin

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-09-04

15

Swaysee

Rankin

07/22/2026

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Swaysee Rankin, a 15-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, was tragically killed by gun violence on September 4, 2023. The incident occurred in the South Shore neighborhood, near his home, where he was shot multiple times during an altercation.

Swaysee was described as a loving, overprotective, and caring young man who was deeply committed to his family and friends. He had previously experienced trauma from a similar incident two years prior, when he was shot due to mistaken identity. Despit ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Teen who saved 10-year-old’s life in South Chicago shooting in 2020 shot dead on Labor Day
  • Chicago Tribune: Teen killed on Labor Day shot previously, police report says
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