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Joseph Locasto

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 14, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Locasto

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Chicago

IL

2016-11-14

63

Joseph

Locasto

06/25/2026


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On November 14, 2016, 63-year-old Joseph Locasto was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a particularly violent year in the city, with 2016 seeing a surge in homicides and gun violence. Locasto's case, like many others that year, reflects the broader pattern of violence affecting various Chicago neighborhoods. The rise in homicides during 2016 brought renewed attention to the city's struggle with violent crime, particularly in areas experiencing heightened gang and gun activ ...
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  • Locasto v. The City of Chicago - Illinois Case Law
  • Man sues Fire Department over training - Chicago Tribune

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