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Vincente Avila

Death by Force
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Vincente Avila, aged 23, was fatally shot on February 13, 2016, in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago. The incident took place during a challenging year for Chicago, which saw a surge in homicides. This period marked one of the deadliest years in recent history for the city, with an alarming rise in violent incidents, reflecting an increase in the number of gun-related homicides across neighborhoods like West Lawn. The increase in crime in 2016 was part of a broader trend that significantly a ...Read More
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  • They were among Chicago's murder victims in first half of 2016
    • Victim Details

    Vincente Avila

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2016-02-13

    23

    Vincente

    Avila

    11/27/2025

    1


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