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Malik Causey

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 21, 2016

Victim Details

Malik Causey

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-08-21

14

Malik

Causey

07/10/2026

1


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Malik Causey, a 14-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot on August 21, 2016, in the Austin neighborhood. He was a victim of gun violence while navigating life in an area plagued by gang activity and high crime rates. Malik, who had developed an interest in the allure of gang culture, tragically became another statistic in Chicago's ongoing struggle with violent crime. His death was one of many in what was one of the deadliest months Chicago had seen in decades, with 91 homicides reported cityw ...
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  • 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Austin - Chicago Sun-Times
  • Malik Causey, age 14 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can't stop thinking about the strength Malik's mom must have had to continuously fight for her son... ...Read More
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    I was reading about Malik Causey's case, and it's absolutely devastating to see someone so young bec... ...Read More
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    Wow, this is just so tragic. Malik Causey’s story keeps coming back to me. I can’t help but thin... ...Read More
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