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Akim Gaddis

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 13, 2015

Victim Details

Akim Gaddis

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2015-09-13

19

Akim

Gaddis

07/14/2026

1


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Akim Gaddis, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on September 13, 2015. The incident took place in the South Side of Chicago, a part of the city that has been heavily impacted by gun violence. Gaddis was one of several individuals across the country lost to gun violence on that day, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun-related deaths in urban areas.

The details of the circumstances surrounding his death remain limited, but Gaddis's shooting contributed to the ala ...
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  • Akim Gaddis, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • 2 killed, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
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