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Leonardo Martinez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 20, 2024

Victim Details

Leonardo Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2024-11-20

35

Leonardo

Martinez

07/22/2026

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On November 20, 2024, Leonardo Martinez, a 35-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed while driving in the Heart of Italy neighborhood. At the time of the incident, he was accompanied by a baby. The shooting occurred inside his vehicle, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.

As of now, there have been no reports indicating any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with Mr. Martinez's death. The Chicago Police Departme ...
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  • gofundme.com: Donate to Help Gloria and Her Children Through This Tragic Time, organized by Daisy Alvarez
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in Heart of Chicago shooting that wounded infant son remembered as 'family man to the fullest'
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