Aramis Edwards

Murdered
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Aramis Edwards, age 20, was fatally shot on August 15, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a particularly violent year for the city, which saw over 500 homicides. This surge in violence highlighted the ongoing challenges of reducing gun violence across Chicago, especially in neighborhoods that struggled with economic disadvantages and gang activity.

Edwards' shooting took place during a time when Chicago was under increased scrutiny for its rising crime rates. The year ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Aramis Edwards

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2008-08-15

    20

    Aramis

    Edwards

    10/23/2024


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    I can't get Aramis Edwards out of my mind. Just 20 years old, with an entire lifetime ahead of him, ... ...Read More
    10/16/2023
    I was recently revisiting some old news articles from 2008 and came across the story of Aramis Edwar... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
    I was reading about the case of Aramis Edwards, and it’s truly upsetting to think about the circum... ...Read More
    01/26/2023
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