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Juan Mercado

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 12, 2014

Victim Details

Juan Mercado

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2014-10-12

25

Juan

Mercado

06/25/2026


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Juan Mercado, a 25-year-old resident of Chicago, was fatally shot on October 12, 2014. The homicide occurred in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, an area known for its mixed residential and commercial properties. At the time of his death, Mercado was reportedly shot while on a porch or hallway, a common location where community members often congregate. Belmont Cragin, like several other neighborhoods in Chicago, has experienced ongoing struggles with gun violence, and Mercado's tragic death is a ...
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