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Donatello Herrera

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 17, 2014

Victim Details

Donatello Herrera

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2014-12-17

35

Donatello

Herrera

07/17/2026


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Donatello Herrera, age 35, was shot and killed on December 17, 2014, while waiting for a bus on the 1200 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago. The incident occurred at around 1:15 a.m. when a dark-colored SUV drove past and opened fire, striking Herrera. He was a father of three, described as a dedicated family man who had just left work before the shooting.

The shooting was sudden and left the community in shock. Herrera’s death was part of Chicago’s ongoing struggle with gun v ...
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  • Man Shot, Killed at West Side Bus Shelter - NBC Chicago
  • Stories of slaying victims demand to be recognized - Chicago Tribune
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