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Omari Houston

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 19, 2007

Victim Details

Omari Houston

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2007-08-19

28

Omari

Houston

Yes

06/24/2026


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Omari Houston, aged 28, was shot and killed in Chicago on August 19, 2007. The incident took place near the intersection of West Lake Street and North Halsted Street, during the early morning hours. The circumstances surrounding the homicide involved multiple individuals, including Bryant Buckhanan, who was later charged and convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the shooting.

According to court documents, Omari was in a vehicle with several individuals when the situation esca ...
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  • Separate shootings leave 2 dead over the weekend - Chicago Tribune
  • Police arrest suspect in nightclub murder | abc7chicago.com
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