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Robert Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 01, 2023

Victim Details

Robert Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-09-01

34

Robert

Smith

07/24/2026

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Robert Smith, 34, tragically lost his life on September 1, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. His death resulted from a drive-by shooting in the Brighton Park neighborhood, an incident emblematic of ongoing concerns surrounding gun violence in the city. Robert was among the many victims of such senseless acts in Chicago, highlighting the pressing need for community and systemic interventions to address violence and its root causes.

According to reports, Robert's death reverberated throughout t ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in Brighton Park drive-by shooting
  • Robert Smith, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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