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James Thomas

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 14, 2011

Victim Details

James Thomas

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2011-06-14

19

James

Thomas

06/30/2026


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On June 14, 2011, James Thomas, a 19-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in a city that, during that year, experienced a significant number of homicides, with 433 reported cases. Of these, 83.4% were caused by shootings, and 75.3% of the victims were Black males.

The Chicago Police Department's 2011 Murder Analysis Report provides insights into the nature of homicides during that year. It indicates that a substantial portion of these crimes ...
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  • Man Fatally Shot On West Side - CBS Chicago
  • Teen shot dead near West Side park - Chicago Tribune
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