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Hector Castaneda

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 29, 2012

Victim Details

Hector Castaneda

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2012-09-29

40

Hector

Castaneda

07/11/2026


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Hector Castaneda, a 40-year-old male, was fatally shot on September 29, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred amid a surge in violence that year, which saw Chicago struggling with a rising homicide rate. The incident took place in the Little Village neighborhood, an area known for both its strong community ties and frequent challenges with gang violence. Hector Castaneda was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot, and his homicide was one of many that marked a particularly violen ...
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