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Austin McAllister

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 01, 2023

Victim Details

Austin McAllister

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-01-01

38

Austin

McAllister

07/05/2026

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On January 1, 2023, Austin McAllister, a 38-year-old Army veteran and father of six, was fatally shot while working as a bouncer at the Lyon's Den Hookah Lounge in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a man attempted to forcibly enter the establishment with a firearm. An exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in McAllister being struck multiple times. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Police ask for help finding suspect in West Town New Year’s Day shooting
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 dead, another wounded in West Town shooting
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