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Michael Patton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 30, 2014

Victim Details

Michael Patton

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2014-06-30

17

Michael

Patton

07/18/2026

1


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Michael Patton, a 17-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on June 30, 2014, in the Hyde Park neighborhood, just blocks away from former President Barack Obama's home. The shooting occurred during the evening, and it became one of several tragic incidents during a violent summer in Chicago. Patton, also known as "Polo," was remembered by friends and family as someone who brought positivity to those around him. He was described as having a vibrant personality, and his death left a profound i ...
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  • Michael “Polo” Patton, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Boy, 17, fatally shot in Hyde Park, blocks from Obama's house
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