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Joshua Ayala

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 17, 2023

Victim Details

Joshua Ayala

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2023-07-17

17

Joshua

Ayala

07/14/2026

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On July 17, 2023, Joshua Ayala, a 17-year-old boy, was fatally shot in the South Shore area of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred when two 17-year-old boys, including Joshua, were outside in the 8100 block of South Shore Drive. Two gunmen approached them on foot and opened fire, striking both of the teenagers.

Joshua Ayala suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was initially taken in critical condition to UChicago Medicine. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced dead a ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Teenage boy fatally shot Monday in South Shore identified
  • WGN-TV: Teen dead, another injured after shooting in South Chicago
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    It's truly disheartening to hear about what happened to Joshua Ayala. So young and with a promising ... ...Read More
    02/22/2024
    Does anyone have any updates on the investigation around Joshua Ayala's tragic death back in July? I... ...Read More
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