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Africa Bass

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 27, 2016

Victim Details

Africa Bass

March 28, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-07-27

23

Africa

Bass

07/12/2026

1


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Africa Bass, a 23-year-old mother of two, was tragically killed on July 27, 2016, in Chicago. She had just moved to a new apartment in the South Chicago neighborhood when she was shot while walking with her aunt shortly after midnight. The incident occurred on her son's fifth birthday, adding a layer of devastation to her family's grief. Bass was shot in the back and chest, and although rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead. Authorities believe she may have been caught in the crossfire ...
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  • Young Mother Slain On Her Son's 5th Birthday - CBS Chicago
  • Young Chicago mother fatally shot on son's 5th birthday
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