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Lafayette D Montgomery

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 05, 2016

Victim Details

Lafayette D Montgomery

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-12-05

37

Lafayette D

Montgomery

07/27/2026

1


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Lafayette D. Montgomery, a 37-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was tragically killed on December 5, 2016. Montgomery's death was part of the broader wave of homicides that plagued the city during that year, contributing to a significant rise in violence across Chicago. The incident occurred amidst a period of heightened community tensions and concerns over safety, as gun-related violence and homicides surged across various neighborhoods in the city.

Montgomery's death was one of ...
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