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James "Cool" Bell, aged 26, was fatally shot on July 14, 2012, in Chicago. His death occurred during a particularly violent period in the city, with 2012 seeing a sharp increase in homicides. Bell was one of many young men affected by the escalating gun violence that plagued Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. The circumstances leading to his death, including the motive and details of the incident, remain unclear.

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Victim Details

James Cool Bell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-07-14

26

James Cool

Bell

11/23/2025


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