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Jose Galvan

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 30, 2012

Victim Details

Jose Galvan

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2012-06-30

42

Jose

Galvan

07/13/2026


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Jose Galvan, a 42-year-old male, was fatally shot on June 30, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a troubling pattern of gun violence that significantly affected the city during that time. Chicago saw a rise in homicides in 2012, largely attributed to gang-related conflicts and retaliatory shootings. Many of these incidents took place in neighborhoods deeply impacted by economic challenges and crime.

Galvan's murder fits into the broader narrative of increasing violence th ...
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  • 2 fatally shot in car that struck tree in Little Village - Chicago Tribune
  • Gunshot Homicides in Chicago, IL: January 1 – July 21, 2012

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