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Free on bond in an attempted murder case, man allegedly killed 2 people during a ‘video shoot party’

Murder Christopher Anderson

Bail was denied Wednesday for Absalom Coakley, who was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a pair of shootings early Sept. 24 in North Lawndale. (Adobe stock photo)

A man free on bond in an attempted murder case shot and killed two men during a “video shoot party” last month in North Lawndale, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Absalom Coakley and the two victims were among roughly 50 people who showed up to the Sept. 24 party at a home in the 1300 block of South Harding Avenue, according to Assistant State’s Attorney Christopher Nugarus.

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