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Lance Jefferson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 25, 2017

Victim Details

Lance Jefferson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2017-02-25

20

Lance

Jefferson

07/13/2026


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Lance Jefferson, aged 20, was fatally shot on February 25, 2017, in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. The homicide took place in a neighborhood that has been significantly affected by gun violence, and Jefferson's death is another tragic incident that adds to the ongoing struggle with violence that many Chicago communities face. The Woodlawn area, like several others in Chicago, has been battling the impacts of gang activity, poverty, and inadequate social services, which have contributed to ...
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    I just came across the case of Lance Jefferson, who was tragically shot in Woodlawn back in 2017. It... ...Read More
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    Does anyone have more information on the recent community initiatives in Woodlawn aimed at curbing t... ...Read More
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    Was anyone else struck by how close this shooting was to the Wilson Community Center in Woodlawn? It... ...Read More
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