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Lawrence Washington

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 27, 2016

Victim Details

Lawrence Washington

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-10-27

35

Lawrence

Washington

07/14/2026

1


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Lawrence Washington, age 35, was fatally shot on October 27, 2016, in Chicago. His death was one among many that occurred during a particularly violent year in the city, which saw a significant surge in homicides, making 2016 one of the deadliest years in recent history. The homicide occurred on the South Side, an area that has been heavily impacted by gun violence over the years. This part of the city has frequently seen such violent incidents due to factors like gang activity and socio-economi ...
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