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Melvin Vallejo

Death by Force
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Melvin Vallejo, a 28-year-old male, was shot and killed on June 27, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred amidst a period of ongoing gun violence in the city, adding to the troubling statistics of homicides in Chicago that year. Melvin's shooting was part of a broader trend that saw a significant rise in violent crime, particularly in economically distressed neighborhoods of Chicago. The year 2009 experienced a mix of both progress and setbacks in terms of reducing violent crime, as law ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Vallejo

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2009-06-27

    28

    Melvin

    Vallejo

    11/17/2025


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