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William Porter Jr., a 42-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on July 9, 2020, in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the G&P Confectionery, a store he owned, located at 1332 Bond Avenue. The East St. Louis Police Department responded to the scene and initiated a homicide investigation. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a series of violent incidents in the area, as three other individuals were also shot and killed in separ ...Read More
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William Porter, Jr.
Male
Black / African American
East-saint-louis
IL
2020-07-09
41
William
Porter Jr.
12/03/2025







