Semaj Berry

Murdered
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On October 6, 2017, Semaj Berry, a 17-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot in the Chatham neighborhood, located on the South Side of Chicago. This tragic incident occurred amidst a backdrop of continuing gun violence that had plagued many areas of the city. Berry's death added to the long list of homicides that year, reflecting the persistent issues of gang activity, gun accessibility, and the overall challenges facing law enforcement in trying to contain violence in Chicago neighborhoods. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Semaj Berry

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2017-10-06

    17

    Semaj

    Berry

    10/24/2024

    1


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