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Lonnie Garnett

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 11, 2011

Victim Details

Lonnie Garnett

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2011-05-11

37

Lonnie

Garnett

07/11/2026


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Lonnie Garnett, aged 37, was shot and killed on May 11, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred amid a challenging year for the city, which faced a high number of homicides. Garnett's death took place during a period when violence was rising across several Chicago neighborhoods, many of which struggled with issues related to gang activity and socio-economic hardships.

The year 2011 saw Chicago experiencing an increase in murders, with over 430 reported homicides. This spike hi ...
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