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Jesus Escobar

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 06, 2017

Victim Details

Jesus Escobar

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2017-05-06

16

Jesus

Escobar

07/05/2026

1


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Jesus Escobar, aged 16, was tragically killed on May 6, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. He was shot while standing outside on the 4800 block of South La Crosse Avenue on the city’s Southwest Side. A 19-year-old man who was with him was also wounded during the incident. According to reports, the assailants fired from an SUV, targeting Escobar and the other victim before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, adding to the year’s growing toll of gun-related vi ...
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    I've been following the discussion around Jesus Escobar’s tragic death, and one thing that's been ... ...Read More
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    It breaks my heart to see another young life lost to violence. I came across the memorial page for J... ...Read More
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