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Dawayne McCauley

Case from Harvey, IL dated Mar 17, 2020

Victim Details

Dawayne McCauley

Male

Black / African American

Harvey

IL

2020-03-17

30

Dawayne

McCauley

07/16/2026

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Dawayne McCauley, a 30-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on March 17, 2020, in Harvey, Illinois. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 14600 block of Jefferson Street. According to reports, McCauley was shot in the chest during an altercation with his younger brother, Roosevelt Ratliff Jr., who was 22 years old at the time.

The altercation began when McCauley, who was seeking a place to stay, was refused entry into the home by Ratliff. The situation quickly esc ...
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  • Harvey man kills brother during fight over living situation: prosecutors
  • LEGAL HELP FIRM - YOUNG MAN KILLED: Dawayne McCauley, 30
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