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Joseph Thompson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 23, 2009

Victim Details

Joseph Thompson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2009-06-23

23

Joseph

Thompson

06/29/2026


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On June 23, 2009, Joseph Thompson, a 23-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot in the city's South Side. The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, a community that has historically grappled with high rates of gun violence. According to reports from that time, Thompson was standing outside with a group of individuals when an assailant approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, wher ...
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  • Beating death ruled homicide - Chicago Tribune
  • Teen charged in 2009 beating death on South Side - Chicago Tribune
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