Jaylen Howard Murdered in Chicago, Illinois age 16

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Jaylen Howard, a 16-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on October 24, 2016, during a particularly violent year in the city. His death occurred in the midst of a surge in homicides, especially affecting youth, with gun violence spiking dramatically that year. The increase in violence among young people in 2016 was linked in part to a statewide budget impasse that resulted in cuts to essential community programs that provided support and safe activities for Chicago's most vulnerable youth. ...Read More

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Jaylen Howard, 16, Shot Dead In West Humboldt Park, Officials Say

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name

Jaylen Howard

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Chicago

state

IL

Date Found

2016-10-24

Age at Death

16

First Name

Jaylen

Last Name

Howard

Last Updated

10/24/2024

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Jaylen Howard
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