Joaquin Jones

Death by Force
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Joaquin Jones, a one-year-old child, was tragically killed on October 16, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was one of many heart-wrenching incidents involving children in the midst of Chicago's ongoing battle with gun violence. On that day, Joaquin was shot in the head while he was in the family home, an incident that has left an indelible scar on the community.

The shooting took place during a period of heightened violence in Chicago, with multiple homicides occurring throughout t ...Read More
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    Joaquin Jones

    February 21, 2022

    Chicago

    IL

    2011-10-16

    1

    Joaquin

    Jones

    10/24/2024


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