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Cleonta Day

Case from Rockford, IL dated Oct 05, 2022

Victim Details

Cleonta Day

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2022-10-05

31

Cleonta

Day

07/09/2026

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Cleonta Day, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2022, in Rockford, Illinois. The incident occurred while he was driving his car in the 600 block of 12th Street. Reports indicate that Cleonta Day was shot while inside his vehicle. Despite his injuries, he managed to drive towards Keith Creek, where he eventually exited the vehicle before it crashed into the creek. He attempted to walk towards a nearby home on 11th Street but collapsed on the way. Emergency ...
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  • https://www.wifr.com: Shooting in Rockford leaves one man dead
  • Cleonta Day, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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