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Anthony Diaz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of February 8, 2015, Anthony Diaz, a 13-year-old Hispanic boy, was fatally shot in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Anthony had accompanied his older sisters, aged 15 and 17, to a prearranged fight with other girls stemming from a dispute on Facebook. The confrontation took place around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Grand Avenue and North McVicker Avenue. As the altercation escalated, Anthony began to walk away, but was pursued by an individual who opened fire, shoo ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Anthony Diaz

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2015-02-08

    13

    Anthony

    Diaz

    11/29/2025

    1


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    11/06/2024
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    11/27/2023
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