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Ihab Arafeh

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 02, 2011

Victim Details

Ihab Arafeh

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Chicago

IL

2011-11-02

45

Ihab

Arafeh

Yes

07/11/2026


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On November 2, 2011, Ihab Arafeh, a 45-year-old man, was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place when Arafeh was making a late-night delivery to a local store, a routine that he had performed many times before. During this delivery, he became an unintended victim of a violent encounter that escalated, leading to a shootout. Arafeh, a father of five, was struck by gunfire and died at the scene.

The incident was part of a broader wave of viol ...
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  • Convenience store dead: 2 employees, wholesaler and possibly a ...
  • 4 dead, 2 hurt in Far South Side store shooting - ABC7 Chicago
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    I can't stop thinking about the bravery and resilience of Ihab Arafeh’s family. Losing a loved one... ...Read More
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    Reading about Ihab Arafeh's tragic death while he was just trying to make a routine delivery really ... ...Read More
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    I recently read about the tragic case of Ihab Arafeh, and it really shook me to the core. As a fathe... ...Read More
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