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Giovanni Lopez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 23, 2017

Victim Details

Giovanni Lopez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2017-01-23

20

Giovanni

Lopez

07/18/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On January 23, 2017, Giovanni Lopez, age 20, was killed in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year when Chicago was facing a severe wave of gun violence, which led to one of the deadliest years in recent history. In 2016 alone, the city experienced 762 homicides, which represented a 58% increase from 2015. Giovanni’s death took place against the backdrop of a city struggling to handle increased crime rates, with many young people becoming victims of ongoing violence. Chicago’s ho ...
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  • Giovanni Lopez, age 20 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Man fatally shot in West Elsdon - Chicago Sun-Times
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