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On December 24, 2016, Demetrius Newell, aged 28, was fatally shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Known as "HollywoodMagic," Newell was killed during a time of elevated violence throughout the city. In 2016, Chicago experienced one of its most violent years on record, with over 760 homicides reported. Newell's death occurred on Christmas Eve, adding to the grim statistics of that year, which were marked by a dramatic increase in gun violence across various neighborhoods.
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Demetrius Newell
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2016-12-24
28
Demetrius
Newell
11/29/2025
1
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Hey everyone,
I've been reflecting on the tragic loss of Demetrius Newell, known as "HollywoodMag... ...Read More
12/30/2023
I've been reflecting on the tragic loss of Demetrius Newell, known as "HollywoodMag... ...Read More
12/30/2023
I've been following the case of Demetrius "HollywoodMagic" Newell, and something that's been on my m... ...Read More
11/11/2023
11/11/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been reflecting on the tragic loss of Demetrius Newell, also known as "Holly... ...Read More
08/01/2023
I’ve been reflecting on the tragic loss of Demetrius Newell, also known as "Holly... ...Read More
08/01/2023
