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James Posey

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 06, 2017

Victim Details

James Posey

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2017-09-06

21

James

Posey

07/30/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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James Posey, aged 21, was tragically killed on September 6, 2017, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. He was shot during a confrontation, reportedly a fight, that escalated into gunfire. Posey was struck by bullets and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. This incident is reflective of the continued gun violence that has plagued neighborhoods like Austin, which has been among Chicago’s most affected areas.

The city’s struggles with violent crime during this period were part of ...
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  • Boy, 14, dies after being shot in South Chicago neighborhood
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