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Sean Martin

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 12, 2012

Victim Details

Sean Martin

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-05-12

43

Sean

Martin

06/29/2026


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On May 12, 2012, Sean Martin, a 43-year-old male, was shot and killed in Chicago. The homicide took place amidst a wave of violence that had engulfed the city during that year. Chicago was grappling with an alarming spike in homicides, and 2012 was notable for having recorded over 500 murders, making it one of the deadliest years in recent memory. This period saw Chicago leading the nation in total homicides, surpassing other large cities such as New York City.

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