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Terry Gaines

Case from Danville, IL dated Apr 30, 2019

Victim Details

Terry Gaines

Male

Black / African American

Danville

IL

2019-04-30

41

Terry

Gaines

07/17/2026

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On the night of April 30, 2019, 41-year-old African American male Terry Lee Gaines was fatally shot in Danville, Illinois. Gaines, a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver, had just completed a delivery near the intersection of Alexander and Madison Streets when he was approached by two individuals attempting to rob him. Witnesses reported a brief struggle before shots were fired, and the suspects fled westbound from the scene. Gaines was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Terry Gaines Obituary | Apr 30, 2019 | Danville, IL
  • Terry Gaines | Archive | news-gazette.com
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