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Paris Bassett, a 16-year-old, was tragically killed on March 2, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred on the 1300 block of East 72nd Street, where Paris was shot in the head. This was part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, which saw eight Chicago Public School students shot, three of whom, including Paris, lost their lives. The high frequency of gun violence affecting young people was a growing concern in the city, prompting community calls for increased gun control measu ...Read More
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Paris Bassett
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2008-03-02
16
Paris
Bassett
11/17/2025
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I've been following Paris Bassett's case and been trying to wrap my head around the impact it had on... ...Read More
08/30/2024
08/30/2024
It's truly devastating to see how the loss of young lives like Paris Bassett's doesn't just affect f... ...Read More
04/23/2023
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