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Tariq Houston

Case from Normal, IL dated Dec 31, 2019

Victim Details

Tariq L. Houston

Male

Black / African American

Normal

IL

2019-12-31

17

Tariq

Houston

06/28/2026

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Second arrest made in New Year’s Eve death of Tariq Houston

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Tariq L. Houston, a 17-year-old African American male from Springfield, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on December 31, 2019, in Normal, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Putnam Avenue during a social gathering. Houston was found lying in a parking lot with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:58 P.M. by McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder.

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  • https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/bloomington-man-arrested-regarding-nye-homicide/
  • pantagraph.com: Bleichner: Teen fatally shot during New Year's Eve party in Normal
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    It’s deeply unsettling to think about how Tariq’s life ended during what should have been a norm... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about Tariq's friends and family as they try to navigate life without him. The... ...Read More
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