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Malik Philpot

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 01, 2016

Victim Details

Malik Philpot

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-09-01

19

Malik

Philpot

07/19/2026

1


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Malik Philpot, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot on September 1, 2016, in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The incident occurred on West Washington Boulevard, where Malik was walking at approximately 10:35 a.m. when shots were fired. He attempted to flee through a vacant lot, but was ultimately struck and killed by the gunfire. His tragic death was part of a larger wave of violence affecting Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like West Garfield Park, which have struggled with ...
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