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Demetrius Newell

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 24, 2016

Victim Details

Demetrius Newell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-12-24

28

Demetrius

Newell

07/28/2026

1


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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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  • Man dies Christmas Eve, five days after shooting - Chicago Tribune
  • Demetrius L. Newell, age 28 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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