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James Sweeten

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 05, 2014

Victim Details

James Sweeten

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2014-12-05

26

James

Sweeten

06/21/2026


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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 ...
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