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Valentin Bahena

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 10, 2012

Victim Details

Valentin Bahena

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2012-01-10

17

Valentin

Bahena

07/13/2026


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Valentin Bahena, aged 17, was fatally shot on January 10, 2012, in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred during the early morning hours while Valentin was inside his family home. Reports indicate that Valentin was awakened by noises outside and looked through his window to investigate. He saw two men standing outside, and moments later, shots were fired through the window, striking him.

Valentin was rushed to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital but succumbed to his ...
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