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Cedric Montez Gooden

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Sep 23, 2019

Victim Details

Cedric Montez Gooden

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2019-09-23

25

Cedric

Montez Gooden

06/25/2026

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Cedric Montez Gooden, a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically murdered on September 23, 2019, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Known by his stage name "Cold Kase," Cedric was a local rapper who had garnered a following in his community. On the night of his death, Cedric was shot multiple times in the parking lot of the Mobil Gas Mart located at 8301 State Street. He was pronounced dead at a hospital in Belleville.

The investigation into Cedric's murder led to the arrest of Teran J ...
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  • KMOV.com: Man charged for shooting, killing East St. Louis rapper, prosecutors say
  • KSDK: 5 killed, 1 injured in shootings across St. Louis area Monday night
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