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2013 Chicago Homicide

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Austin

May 20, 2013

Man Shot Dead in Austin

Edward Jordan, 53, was fatally shot on the West Side, police said.

North Lawndale

May 06, 2013

Boy, 16, Fatally Shot by Police in North Lawndale

Tywon Jones, 16, was shooting at pedestrians before he was killed, police said.

Roseland

April 26, 2013

South Chicago Man Dies After Being Run Over By Car

Police said Andrew Prather, 26, was hit by a car after an argument in Roseland on Sunday.

Austin

April 25, 2013

Woman Got Her Nails Done, Hair Replaced With Murder Victim's Cash: Charges

She and her brother, two other men, charged in fatal stabbing of Marquis Anderson in February.

Bronzeville

April 23, 2013

Teen Killed Blocks from Obama's Home

Cornelius German, 15, was shot and killed late Monday in Grand Boulevard, police said. 

Chicago Lawn

April 22, 2013

Slain Teen's Mom Struggling to Pay for Funeral: 'We Are Broken'

Christina Campbell is asking the community for financial help and counseling as her family tries to cope.

Back of the Yards

April 22, 2013

Man Fatally Shot on South Side

Neighbors described the area where he was shot in Back of the Yards as quiet and full of working people.

Austin

April 21, 2013

Two Killed, 10 Wounded in Weekend Violence

Lucas Zimmerman, 34, and Donald Holman, 37, were killed in North and West Side shootings.

South Chicago

April 15, 2013

Mob Sought Vengeance Against Man After Fatal Shooting, Prosecutors Say

Brandon Ewing shot and killed Kevin Sanders, but was then shot in his leg by an angry crowd, cops said.

Roseland

April 07, 2013

Grandmother Hired Grandson To Kill Grandfather, Prosecutors Say

Janet Strickland is charged with first-degree murder and robbery.

South Chicago

April 05, 2013

Slain South Chicago Man in the 'Wrong Place at the Wrong Time,' Family Says

D'Angelo Simmons, 22, was fatally shot Thursday night. Police said the incident could be gang-related.

Chicago

April 01, 2013

Two Dead, At Least 20 Wounded in Easter Weekend Shootings

At least 22 people were shot from Friday into Sunday, and two died in the gun violence.

Logan Square

March 30, 2013

Logan Square Father Slain Day Before Son's 4th Birthday Party

Eugenio Solano, 23, was shot to death Friday near his Logan Square home.

Austin

February 26, 2013

Man Shoots Pal in Head for Not Taking Ride Home from Strip Club: Charges

Gabriel Guardiola, 36, was held without bail after being charged with the murder of Ricardo Rivera.

Heart of Chicago

February 17, 2013

'Nice Kid' Who Loved Soccer Killed in Weekend Shooting

Oscar Marquez, 17, was killed and his older cousin was wounded in a Saturday shooting on the West Side.