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Melvin Vallejo

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 27, 2009

Victim Details

Melvin Vallejo

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2009-06-27

28

Melvin

Vallejo

07/06/2026


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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 ...
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  • Man shot to death in fight near home - Chicago Tribune
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