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Hardy M. Burns

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Jul 10, 2020

Victim Details

Hardy M. Burns

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2020-07-10

37

Hardy

M. Burns

06/26/2026

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Hardy M. Burns, a 37-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on July 10, 2020, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Burns was found near 15th Street and Baker Avenue around 10:50 p.m. with fatal gunshot wounds. His death was one of four homicides that occurred in East St. Louis between July 9 and July 12, 2020. The other victims included William Porter Jr., Tony Townsend, and Terrill D. Mason, all of whom were also shot and killed in separate incidents.

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  • Mr. Hardy Burns Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • RiverBender.com: ISP Requests Public Assistance After Four Weekend Homicide Investigations In East St. Louis | RiverBender.com
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