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Braylon Walker

Death by Force
Case Description
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Braylon Walker, a 21-year-old African American male from Rock Island, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on July 22, 2022. The incident occurred around midnight in the 1400 block of 8th Street, where the Rock Island Police Department responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found Braylon Walker suffering from gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to UnityPoint Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Rock Island County Coroner c ...Read More
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  • The Quad-City Times: Rock Island Police investigate 5th homicide in less than two months, and third in as many weeks
  • https://www.kwqc.com: Police: 1 dead after shooting in Rock Island
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    Victim Details

    Braylon Walker

    Male

    Black / African American

    Rock-island

    IL

    2022-07-22

    20

    Braylon

    Walker

    11/15/2025

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