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Erica Reed

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 12, 2023

Victim Details

Erica Reed

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-05-12

26

Erica

Reed

Yes

07/23/2026

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Erica Reed, a 26-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was tragically lost to gun violence on May 12, 2023. She was shot in the back of the head while leaving a party in an apartment in the South Chicago area. The incident occurred after an altercation had taken place earlier at the same location, though Erica was unaware of it at the time.

The suspect in her murder is identified as Shaunaria Watson, who has been charged with Erica's death. This tragic event has had a profound impact ...
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