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Leon Turner

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 13, 2008

Victim Details

Leon Turner

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2008-07-13

28

Leon

Turner

07/02/2026


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On July 13, 2008, Leon Turner, a 28-year-old African American male, was found deceased in Chicago, Illinois. His death was classified as a homicide resulting from force. This incident occurred during a period marked by significant violence in Chicago, contributing to the city's grim statistics of lives lost to violent crime.

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  • Shooting leaves Burnham man dead - Chicago Tribune
  • 3 killed in weekend violence in Chicago - Rockford Register Star
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