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Gerod Thomas

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 27, 2009

Victim Details

Gerod Thomas

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2009-10-27

18

Gerod

Thomas

07/15/2026


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Gerod Thomas, aged 18, was fatally shot on October 27, 2009, in Chicago. The incident took place in the Roseland neighborhood, an area that has historically struggled with high levels of gang activity and violence. Thomas was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was one of many that year as Chicago grappled with ongoing violent crime, particularly affecting young individuals in communities such as Roseland.

In 2009, Chicago experienced a significant ...
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  • Student, 18, shot to death outside Bronzeville home - Chicago Tribune
  • Teen fatally shot in Bronzeville | ABC7 Chicago | abc7chicago.com

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    I can’t stop thinking about how Gerod Thomas represents so many young lives lost to senseless viol... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    I've been reading through some of the posts here about Gerod Thomas and I just can't shake the sadne... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
    It's so devastating to hear about young lives being cut short like Gerod Thomas's. The Roseland neig... ...Read More
    01/25/2023
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