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On November 29, 2015, 30-year-old Joseph Vela was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in a year when Chicago was experiencing heightened levels of gun violence. Vela's death was part of the grim reality faced by many communities across the city, where violent crime remained a significant issue.

Joseph Vela’s homicide, like many others, highlights the ongoing challenge that Chicago faces in controlling gun-related violence, which often disproportionately affects ...Read More
Victim Details

Joseph Vela

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2015-11-29

30

Joseph

Vela

11/07/2025


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