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Steven Nelson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 02, 2008

Victim Details

Steven Nelson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2008-08-02

16

Steven

Nelson

07/02/2026


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Steven Nelson, aged 16, was tragically killed on August 2, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. This homicide was part of a challenging year for the city, marked by an alarming rise in violent crime. Nelson’s death was documented in the comprehensive homicide records maintained by the Chicago Police Department. This dataset provides information about the thousands of murders reported since 2001, reflecting the growing epidemic of violence that has disproportionately impacted Chicago's youth.

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