Christian Bandemer

Death by Force
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Christian Bandemer, age 16, was fatally shot on June 3, 2016, in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. He was with friends when the incident occurred, and reports initially suggested the shooting may have been accidental. However, it later emerged that 17-year-old Anthony Mendoza was charged with first-degree murder after posting a Snapchat video where he admitted to killing Bandemer. The video was taken in the back of a police car after Mendoza's arrest. Authorities believed the shooting may ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christian Bandemer

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Chicago

    IL

    2016-06-03

    16

    Christian

    Bandemer

    Yes

    10/23/2024

    1


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    Forum Posts (1)
    I just can't stop thinking about the Snapchat video that led to Anthony Mendoza's arrest. It's chill... ...Read More
    02/25/2023
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