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Dennis Bradford

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 10, 2016

Victim Details

Dennis Bradford

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-04-10

18

Dennis

Bradford

08/02/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On April 10, 2016, Dennis Bradford, an 18-year-old, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a period of elevated violence in Chicago, which saw a sharp increase in homicides that year. Bradford was among several individuals killed in shootings over that weekend, which highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence that disproportionately affected young residents in the city.

The homicide took place during a year marked by an alarming surge in violence. In 201 ...
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  • Dennis Bradford III, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • 3 Killed, 13 Wounded In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
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