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Patrick Swinney

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 07, 2012

Victim Details

Patrick Swinney

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-04-07

23

Patrick

Swinney

07/17/2026

1


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Patrick Swinney, aged 23, was fatally shot on April 7, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. This tragic incident occurred during a year when Chicago experienced a dramatic surge in violence, ultimately recording more than 500 homicides by the end of 2012. The city was struggling with increasing gun violence, which was particularly prevalent in certain neighborhoods where socio-economic challenges and gang conflicts contributed to the high levels of crime.

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  • 1 killed, 3 wounded in Saturday afternoon shootings - Chicago Tribune
  • 5 Killed, 23 Wounded In Weekend Shootings - chicago - CBS News
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