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Edgar Romero

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 01, 2017

Victim Details

Edgar Romero

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2017-05-01

38

Edgar

Romero

07/20/2026

1


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Edgar Romero, aged 38, was shot and killed on May 1, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 1:35 a.m. in the Gage Park neighborhood, near the 2700 block of West 51st Street. Romero was reportedly driving when he got into an argument with two male passengers. During the altercation, one of the passengers pulled out a gun and shot Romero in the head. The assailants then fled the scene, driving off southbound in the vehicle. Romero was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was p ...
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  • Man killed in Gage Park shooting, assault - Chicago Sun-Times
  • Man Killed, 4 Wounded In Monday Shootings - CBS News
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