Kevin Diaz

Murdered
Case Description
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Kevin Diaz, aged 14, was fatally shot on May 22, 2014, in the Marquette Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side. The shooting took place in the evening when Diaz was on the sidewalk in the 6400-block of South Francisco Avenue. Reports suggest that he was approached by an individual who opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities initially linked the shooting to gang activity, but this characterization was disputed by those who knew ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Kevin Diaz

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2014-05-22

    14

    Kevin

    Diaz

    10/24/2024

    1


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    It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic murder of Kevin Diaz in Chicago, IL. If anyone has... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
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    04/22/2024
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