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Leigh Herring

Case from Peoria, IL dated Dec 30, 2020

Victim Details

Leigh C. Herring

Male

White / Caucasian

Peoria

IL

2020-12-30

39

Leigh

Herring

07/15/2026

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Leigh C. Herring, a 39-year-old white male from Peoria, Illinois, tragically passed away on December 30, 2020. Leigh was found dead in his home with a single gunshot wound to the head. The initial autopsy confirmed that he had no other injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Leigh was a veteran who served in the Illinois Army National Guard and was injured during his deployment in Afghanistan in 2009. He was known for his dedication to his family and his work, having been employed by Cate ...
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  • Peoria Journal Star: Teen released without charges in Peoria's last homicide of 2020
  • CIProud.com: UPDATE: 17-year-old arrested in connection to deadly shooting Wednesday night
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