Martin Tejeda Murdered in Chicago, Illinois age 16

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Martin Tejeda, a 16-year-old boy from Chicago, Illinois, was killed on July 12, 2012, in what appeared to be a gang-related shooting. On that day, two unidentified gunmen approached from behind a tree and opened fire, catching Tejeda and a 15-year-old friend off guard. As they tried to flee, Martin Tejeda was fatally shot, while his friend managed to survive the attack. The incident took place during a time when violence was especially rampant in certain areas of Chicago, contributing to the ris ...Read More

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Martin Tejeda

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Chicago

state

IL

Date Found

2012-07-12

Age at Death

16

First Name

Martin

Last Name

Tejeda

Last Updated

10/25/2024

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