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Jorge Herrera

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 03, 2009

Victim Details

Jorge Herrera

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2009-10-03

22

Jorge

Herrera

06/29/2026


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Jorge Herrera, a 22-year-old male, was shot and killed on October 3, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year in which Chicago saw significant levels of gun violence, with many homicides concentrated in neighborhoods already struggling with poverty and gang-related activity. Herrera was one of many young men affected by this violent trend, which contributed to the city's growing concern over the rising number of shooting deaths during that period.

In 2009, the homicide ...
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  • Man shot in eye on West Side dies - Chicago Tribune
  • 1 CHARGED IN GIRL'S DEATH - Chicago Tribune
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