Kelly Vann Murdered in Chicago, Illinois age 49

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Kelly Vann, age 49, was shot and killed on July 1, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. According to reports, the incident was related to gang violence involving the Latin Dragon street gang. Gustavo Mata, a member of the Latin Dragon Nation, was charged with the murder of Kelly Vann. Mata reportedly shot Vann because he mistakenly believed Vann to be a rival gang member. This act was allegedly committed in an attempt to elevate Mata's status within the gang.

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name

Kelly Vann

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Chicago

state

IL

Date Found

2012-07-01

Age at Death

49

First Name

Kelly

Last Name

Vann

solved

Yes

Last Updated

10/24/2024

Area Body Found:

Kelly Vann
Murdered

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