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Michael Contreras, a 30-year-old man from Chicago, was shot and killed on May 19, 2009, near Humboldt Park on the West Side of the city. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. as Contreras was walking down the street when two individuals approached him and opened fire. The motive for the attack was not immediately clear, and the investigation into his death was left to uncover the reasons behind this violent confrontation.
Michael's death was part of a series of violent incidents in Chicag ...Read More
Michael's death was part of a series of violent incidents in Chicag ...Read More
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Michael Contreras
March 28, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Chicago
IL
2009-05-19
30
Michael
Contreras
11/11/2025
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12/16/2024
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12/16/2024
Does anyone else feel like the media barely covered Michael Contreras's murder back in 2009? It's so... ...Read More
09/09/2023
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