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Jamal Powell

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 21, 2007

Victim Details

Jamal Powell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2007-08-21

17

Jamal

Powell

06/29/2026


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Jamal Powell, aged 17, was fatally shot on August 21, 2007, in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The incident occurred while he was sitting at a bus stop, a common location where many young people spend their time while navigating the city. The Greater Grand Crossing area has experienced its share of violent incidents, and Jamal’s death highlights the persistent challenge of gun violence that has plagued several neighborhoods across Chicago.

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