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Dell Otis Fountain, a 40-year-old African American male, was a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. He tragically lost his life on March 22, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois. Officer Fountain was a dedicated member of the force, having served for nearly three years. The incident leading to his death occurred in his apartment building located at 3934 West Van Buren Street.

On the evening of March 22, 1996, Officer Fountain's 16-year-old son, Dell Woodard, attempted to enter their a ...Read More

Victim Details

Dell Otis Fountain

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

1996-03-23

40

Dell

Otis Fountain

04/30/2026