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Kieshaun Lamar Thatch

Case from Champaign, IL dated Jul 02, 2021

Victim Details

Kieshaun Lamar Thatch

Male

Black / African American

Champaign

IL

2021-07-02

17

Kieshaun

Lamar Thatch

07/15/2026

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Kieshaun Lamar Thatch, a 17-year-old African American male from Champaign, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2021. Kieshaun was attending a post-funeral gathering for his uncle at the American Legion post on Hickory Street when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred during the afternoon, and it was reported that more than 100 people were present at the scene. Despite the large number of witnesses, initial cooperation with law enforcement was limited.

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  • WCIA.com: Shooting at American Legion Leaves Teenager Dead, Four Injured
  • WAND-TV: 1 dead, 4 wounded in Champaign shooting
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    I can't get Kieshaun's story out of my mind, especially the thought of him and his twin brother, Oma... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Kieshaun Lamar Thatch's case, and I can't help but think about the impact this... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else seen how this case is unfolding? The fact that there were over 100 people at the gat... ...Read More
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