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Joseph Lewis

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 25, 2014

Victim Details

Joseph Lewis

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2014-08-25

23

Joseph

Lewis

07/17/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On August 25, 2014, 23-year-old Joseph Lewis was fatally shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago. The shooting occurred as part of a violent year in the city, which was grappling with an increase in homicides and gun-related incidents. Lewis, who was described by family members as someone who was learning life lessons and making wiser decisions, became one of many victims of gun violence in Chicago that year.

Lewis' death highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many com ...
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