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Mario Butler

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 21, 2008

Victim Details

Mario Butler

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2008-06-21

28

Mario

Butler

07/09/2026


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Mario Butler, a 28-year-old resident of Chicago, was fatally shot on June 21, 2008. The incident was one of the many homicides recorded during a particularly violent year for Chicago. In 2008, the city experienced a surge in violent crime, with a noticeable increase in homicide rates compared to previous years. This rise was attributed to various factors, including reduced police activity possibly due to labor disputes, budget cuts leading to staff shortages, and overall low morale within the po ...
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  • 8 people, including boy, killed over weekend in Chicago area
  • Family looks for answers in shooting death of boy,14 | ABC7 Chicago
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