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Marcus Harrell

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 04, 2012

Victim Details

Marcus Harrell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-09-04

35

Marcus

Harrell

07/13/2026


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Marcus Harrell, a 35-year-old man from Chicago, was fatally shot on September 4, 2012. His death occurred in a year when Chicago experienced a surge in violence, with more than 500 homicides recorded throughout the city. The incident took place in a neighborhood facing significant challenges related to gang activity and broader socioeconomic hardships.

The year 2012 was marked by a dramatic increase in Chicago's homicide rate, earning it the unfortunate title of the nation’s "murder c ...
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