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Marcus Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 25, 2009

Victim Details

Marcus Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2009-02-25

26

Marcus

Smith

07/04/2026


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Marcus Smith, aged 26, was fatally shot on February 25, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. He was killed in the West Englewood neighborhood, a part of Chicago that has been particularly affected by violence over the years. The shooting took place in a street setting, typical of many gang or dispute-related homicides that often occur in similar areas of the city. This tragic event highlights the ongoing struggle with violence in neighborhoods like West Englewood, which has faced challenges related to cr ...
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  • Man, 26, slain in Englewood shooting - Chicago Tribune
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