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Russell Jefferson

Case from Machesney-park, IL dated Oct 06, 2019

Victim Details

Russell D. Jefferson

Male

Black / African American

Machesney-park

IL

2019-10-06

31

Russell

Jefferson

06/28/2026

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On October 6, 2019, Russell DeAngelo Jefferson, a 31-year-old African American male from Rockford, Illinois, was fatally shot during a birthday celebration at Cronie's Bar & Grill in Machesney Park. Born on October 17, 1988, to Reatha Patterson and Robert Jefferson, Russell was a father to five sons: Quinton, Royal, Ashton, Ramier, and Russell Jefferson Jr. He attended Rockford Public High Schools and was affectionately known as "Russ D" by family and friends.

Following the incident, 28- ...
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  • Rockford Register Star: Arrest made in fatal shooting at Cronies in Machesney Park
  • Man found guilty of murder in Cronies double shooting - WREX
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