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William Villa

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 08, 2016

Victim Details

William Villa

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2016-08-08

25

William

Villa

07/15/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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William Villa, aged 25, was fatally shot on August 8, 2016, in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. His death occurred during one of the most violent months in Chicago's recent history, which saw an alarming surge in gun violence that year. August 2016, in particular, was one of the bloodiest months the city had seen in decades, with numerous shootings and homicides adding to an already tragic toll.

The incident involving Villa took place amidst a backdrop of increasing violence in Chicago ...
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  • Man killed in Ukrainian Village shooting - Chicago Sun-Times
  • 2 dead, 4 hurt in shootings - Chicago Tribune
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