Dequwan Pruitt

Death by Force

Dequwan Pruitt, a 15-year-old African American male from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost his life on November 8, 2021. Dequwan, affectionately known as "Nook" by his family, was a freshman at Richwoods High School. He was described as a respectful, kind-hearted, and energetic young man who loved sports, video games, and his family. On the afternoon of November 8, 2021, Dequwan was shot multiple times in the 2400 block of Sheridan Road in Peoria. Despite aggressive resuscitation efforts, he suc ...Read More

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