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Kenneth Hoskins

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 07, 2009

Victim Details

Kenneth Hoskins

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2009-07-07

2009-07-07

27

Kenneth

Hoskins

07/09/2026


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On July 7, 2009, 27-year-old African American male Kenneth Hoskins was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early morning hours near the intersection of Potomac Avenue and Division Street, where a group had gathered. Witnesses reported that an argument escalated, leading to Hoskins being shot multiple times. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but Hoskins succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a suspect, who ...
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