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John Hosey

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 08, 2016

Victim Details

John Hosey

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-08-08

28

John

Hosey

07/05/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On August 8, 2016, John Hosey, aged 28, was shot and killed in Chicago during a time of escalating violence in the city. August 2016 was particularly deadly for Chicago, with 90 homicides reported in that month alone, marking it as the deadliest month the city had seen in two decades. The violence during that period underscored the ongoing challenges faced by the community, including gang conflicts, the widespread availability of firearms, and systemic social and economic issues. Hosey’s death ...
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  • Police: Man shot to death in Homan Square - Chicago Sun-Times
  • John Hosey Jr., age 28 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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