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Shannon Byars

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 06, 2010

Victim Details

Shannon Byars

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2010-06-06

39

Shannon

Byars

07/03/2026


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Shannon Byars, age 39, was tragically shot and killed on June 6, 2010, in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred on the 5600 block of South Morgan Street, a residential area characterized by tree-lined streets and primarily single-family homes. On the day of the shooting, the atmosphere was unusually quiet, with many local residents sitting on their porches, seemingly untouched by the violence that had unfolded nearby. A memorial, consisting of balloons, candles, stuffed animals ...
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  • Killing Season Chicago - Krista Wortendyke
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