Keishana C. Currie, a 34-year-old African American woman from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost her life on May 24, 2020. She was found unresponsive in the passenger side of a car in a driveway on West Loucks Avenue. The initial discovery was made by her roommate, who noticed Keishana bleeding heavily and immediately called 911. Despite the prompt response, Keishana was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later revealed that she had been shot in the face.
The investigation into Keishana's death quickly led to the arrest of Ditarius K. Jordan, a 32-year-old man who was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with her death. Jordan admitted to having a relationship with Keishana and confessed that he had become jealous upon seeing text messages from other men on her phone. He claimed that he had taken out a handgun to scare her, but the gun accidentally discharged, resulting in her fatal injury. Jordan was subsequently sentenced to 65 years in prison, with the requirement to serve 100% of his sentence.
The case against Jordan was built on substantial evidence, including cell phone data and Facebook records that indicated ongoing communication between him and Keishana. Additionally, her phone, which was found damaged in an alley, and her shoes, discovered nearby, were linked to Jordan through fingerprints. The police investigation also uncovered a handgun during a search of Jordan's residence, although it was not definitively identified as the murder weapon.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Jordan maintained that the shooting was accidental. However, the court found sufficient evidence to convict him of first-degree murder. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the devastating impact of gun violence. Keishana's death left a profound void in the lives of her family and friends, who remembered her as a kind and caring individual with a passion for helping others.
