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Sam Johnson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 18, 2015

Victim Details

Sam Johnson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2015-06-18

19

Sam

Johnson

07/10/2026


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Sam Johnson, aged 19, was fatally shot on June 18, 2015, in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting occurred as part of an ongoing wave of violence that has impacted many neighborhoods across Chicago, particularly those struggling with gang activity and economic disparities. Johnson's death is one of many tragic incidents that year, marking a particularly challenging period for the city.

The homicide took place in a community already experiencing significant tension due to high ...
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