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Joaquin Gonzalez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 23, 2016

Victim Details

Joaquin Gonzalez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2016-09-23

21

Joaquin

Gonzalez

07/25/2026

1


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On September 23, 2016, Joaquin Gonzalez, aged 21, was shot and killed in Chicago in an incident that reflected the troubling spike in gun violence that year. His death came amidst a surge in homicides, with Chicago recording one of its deadliest years in recent memory. In 2016, the city experienced a dramatic increase in homicides, with a total of 764 reported killings, marking a sharp rise compared to previous years. This escalation was attributed to increased gang activity and an influx of ill ...
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  • Man killed in Humboldt Park shooting - Chicago Sun-Times
  • Joaquin Gonzalez, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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