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Lester Jones

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 16, 2014

Victim Details

Lester Jones

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2014-01-16

27

Lester

Jones

07/09/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On January 16, 2014, Lester Jones, a 27-year-old male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a period when Chicago was grappling with a high level of violent crime, particularly gun violence, which continued to impact communities across the city. Lester’s death was among many that year, highlighting the persistent issues of gang activity and the challenges of ensuring safety in the most affected neighborhoods.

The crime data from 2014 indicates a continui ...
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  • Lester Jones, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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