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Robert Vilella

Case from Hammond, IN dated Jun 28, 2015

Victim Details

Robert Vilella

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hammond

IN

2015-06-28

23

Robert

Vilella

07/04/2026

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In the late hours of a Sunday in Hammond, Indiana, a seemingly minor traffic incident escalated into a fatal encounter for 23-year-old Robert Vilella. On June 28, 2015, Vilella was involved in a minor car crash in the 5500 block of Beall Avenue. Reports suggest that the drivers had reached an amicable agreement without the need for a police report. However, the situation took a tragic turn when an individual, believed to have been in the vicinity during the discussion, opened fire. Vilella susta ...
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  • The Northwest Indiana Gazette: GANG RELATED: Details Released in Hammond Homicides - The Northwest Indiana Gazette
  • Man Shot To Death After Minor Crash In Hammond - CBS Chicago
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