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Roberto Rodriguez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 29, 2016

Victim Details

Roberto Rodriguez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2016-08-29

21

Roberto

Rodriguez

06/29/2026


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In August 2016, Chicago experienced a significant surge in gun violence, marking it as the city's deadliest month in two decades. The Chicago Police Department reported 90 murders and 472 shooting victims during this period. The violence disproportionately affected the South and West sides of the city, areas already struggling with high crime rates. Law enforcement officials attributed the spike in homicides to a small number of repeat offenders and the widespread availability of illegal firearm ...
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  • Roberto Rodriguez Jr., age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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