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Corey Martin

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 16, 2016

Victim Details

Corey Martin

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-12-16

17

Corey

Martin

07/28/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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Corey Martin, a 17-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on December 16, 2016. The incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood, which has experienced a high level of gun violence in recent years. Corey was among several young victims who lost their lives during a particularly violent period for Chicago, a year when the city experienced a sharp increase in homicides. In 2016, Chicago recorded over 750 homicides, which was significantly higher compared to the previous year and mar ...
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  • Corey Martin, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Boy, 17, shot to death in Austin - Chicago Sun-Times
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