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Samuel Lewis

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 28, 2017

Victim Details

Samuel Lewis

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-09-28

65

Samuel

Lewis

07/16/2026


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On September 28, 2017, Samuel Lewis, a 65-year-old African American man, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a period marked by persistent levels of gun violence in the city, particularly in neighborhoods grappling with poverty and gang activity. The year 2017 saw Chicago facing a high homicide rate, with many incidents involving firearms.

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