Jayla Vrana

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 31, 2023, 16-year-old Jayla Vrana was fatally shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred in the 400 block of West 72nd Street during a large outdoor gathering attended by numerous teenagers. Reports indicate that Jayla and her friends had traveled from the southern suburbs to attend the event, aiming to celebrate the end of summer before the school year commenced.

As the group walked from the Red Line station toward the party location, they were confronted b ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jayla Vrana

    Female

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2023-07-31

    16

    Jayla

    Vrana

    12/09/2024

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    I urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Jayla to come forward and contact law enforce... ...Read More
    12/25/2023
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    11/16/2023
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    10/11/2023
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