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On August 11, 2008, Joel Williams, age 31, was fatally shot in Chicago during an incident that underscored the city’s escalating violence. The shooting was part of a surge in homicides during 2008, a year in which Chicago surpassed 500 homicides, reflecting serious challenges in curbing violence across multiple neighborhoods. Joel Williams' death was emblematic of the issues facing Chicago at the time, including ongoing gang rivalries and a lack of community safety. Despite law enforcement eff ...Read More
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Joel Williams
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2008-08-11
31
Joel
Williams
11/15/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about Joel Williams' murder lately and how it seemed to be a symptom of a m... ...Read More
02/18/2023
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