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Ruben Olivares, age 36

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Lost to gun violence on January 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Photo sources:

Univision: Papá hispano es asesinado en calles de Chicago, murió un día antes de su cumpleaños
gofundme.com: Support for Ruben Olivares' Family, organized by Northwest Center

News sources:

Feb 2: Block Club Chicago: Ruben Olivares Dedicated His Life To Helping Neighbors. Now, They're Helping His Family After He Was Slain
Feb 6: Chicago Sun-Times: Community rallies to raise funds for family of organizer, activist slain in Humboldt Park. ‘He was just a really good guy.’
Jan 24: Chicago Sun-Times: Man dies days after shooting in Humboldt Park
https://home.chicagopolice.org/media_incident/3200-block-of-west-cortez-on-januaury-18-2023-at-approx-645-p-m-011th-district/
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