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Larry Pickens

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 19, 2008

Victim Details

Larry Pickens

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2008-06-19

26

Larry

Pickens

07/04/2026


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Larry Pickens, aged 26, was shot and killed on June 19, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in the Austin neighborhood, which is located on the West Side of Chicago and has long faced challenges related to high crime rates, including gun violence. Pickens was among many victims that year, which contributed to the continuing violence that plagued various neighborhoods in the city.

In 2008, Chicago was experiencing a concerning level of violence, particularly in neighborho ...
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