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Abel Melesio

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 03, 2017

Victim Details

Abel Melesio

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2017-08-03

46

Abel

Melesio

07/24/2026

1


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Abel Melesio, aged 46, was shot and killed on August 3, 2017, in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. Abel was outside his home in the 5600 block of South Richmond Street, watering his lawn, when he was attacked. This tragic incident occurred in broad daylight, just before noon, shocking the local community. Abel, a father of five, was remembered as a caring individual who was simply going about his daily routine when the violence erupted.

Reports indicate that the attack happened suddenly ...
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  • Father of 5 fatally shot in Gage Park - ABC7 Chicago
  • Father of 5 gunned down while watering lawn in Gage Park
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    I can't believe what happened to Abel Melesio. It’s gut-wrenching to think about how his life was ... ...Read More
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