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David Garrett

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 01, 2009

Victim Details

David Garrett

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2009-01-01

47

David

Garrett

Yes

07/14/2026


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David Garrett, aged 47, was killed on January 1, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. This incident marked the city's first reported homicide of the year, occurring in the early hours of New Year's Day. According to reports, Garrett was involved in an argument with several men, which escalated, leading to him being fatally shot. The incident took place in the Near West Side neighborhood, a location that has faced significant struggles with violence over the years.

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  • 3 suburban men charged in Chicago's 1st slaying of '09
  • Charges filed in 2009's first murder | abc7chicago.com
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