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Elbert Farris

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 19, 2015

Victim Details

Elbert Farris

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2015-07-19

25

Elbert

Farris

06/28/2026


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Elbert Farris, aged 25, was fatally shot on July 19, 2015, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting took place late in the evening, around 10 p.m., on the 500 block of North Avers Avenue. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found Farris lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Farris succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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  • Elbert Farris, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Man Dies After East Garfield Park Shooting - CBS Chicago
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