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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
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
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Joseph Vela
March 28, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Chicago
IL
2015-11-29
30
Joseph
Vela
11/07/2025
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