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Brandon Byars

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 13, 2013

Victim Details

Brandon Byars

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2013-05-13

19

Brandon

Byars

07/06/2026


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Brandon Byars, a 19-year-old, was shot and killed on May 13, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in a neighborhood that has been frequently affected by gun violence, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by the community. Brandon was struck by multiple gunshots, and despite the rapid response by emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This tragic event added to the alarming number of homicides in Chicago during 2013.

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