James Sweeten

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On December 5, 2014, James Sweeten, a 26-year-old male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred in the city's South Side, a region that has experienced ongoing challenges with gun violence, contributing significantly to Chicago's homicide rate for that year.

The year 2014 saw over 400 homicides in Chicago, many of which were concentrated in neighborhoods struggling with high levels of poverty, gang activity, and limited resources for youth and families. The incident i ...Read More
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  • 1 killed, 1 wounded in East Side shooting - Chicago Sun-Times

    • Victim Details

    James Sweeten

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2014-12-05

    26

    James

    Sweeten

    10/24/2024


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    03/29/2024
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    10/03/2023