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Christopher Bess

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Feb 28, 2021

Victim Details

Christopher Bess

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2021-02-28

31

Christopher

Bess

06/22/2026

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Christopher Bess, a 31-year-old African American man from Centreville, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on February 28, 2021. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the 500 block of Alabama Street. According to reports, Centreville Police responded to the scene and found Bess with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 3:35 a.m. The Illinois State Police assisted Centreville authorities in the investigation of his death. ...
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  • FOX 2: Police: Centreville man gunned down early Sunday morning

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    Is anyone here familiar with the area around the 500 block of Alabama Street in Centreville? I’m c... ...Read More
    06/24/2023
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