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James Purifoy

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 27, 2008

Victim Details

James Purifoy

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2008-09-27

34

James

Purifoy

07/12/2026


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On September 27, 2008, James Purifoy, a 34-year-old male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred in a neighborhood that has frequently been associated with incidents of gun violence, contributing to the troubling crime statistics that year. Chicago, particularly during the late 2000s, faced significant challenges in curbing violent crime, with over 500 homicides reported citywide in 2008.

James Purifoy's death adds to the grim statistics of violence in the city during ...
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  • One dead, one critical in South Side shooting - Chicago Tribune
  • James Purifoy III Obituary | Apr 13, 2024 | Joliet, IL
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