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Laquan Allen

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 25, 2017

Victim Details

Laquan Allen

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2017-03-25

14

Laquan

Allen

07/13/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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Laquan Allen, a 14-year-old boy, was fatally shot on March 25, 2017, in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. The incident occurred during daylight hours while Laquan was on the sidewalk, which was indicative of the pervasive gun violence affecting the city's neighborhoods, even during times of increased community safety efforts. His death was part of a violent weekend in Chicago that left multiple people dead and others wounded.

Laquan was described by friends and family as a vibrant young pe ...
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  • Mom of 14-year-old killed on West Side block: 'My son did not ...
  • 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Austin - ABC7 Chicago
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