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Cortez McCray

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Apr 16, 2019

Victim Details

Cortez McCray

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2019-04-16

24

Cortez

McCray

06/21/2026

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Cortez McCray, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on April 16, 2019, in East Saint Louis, Illinois. His death has been a subject of investigation and has led to significant legal proceedings. Cortez McCray's obituary notes that he was a resident of Cahokia, Illinois, at the time of his passing.

The circumstances surrounding Cortez McCray's death have been the focus of law enforcement and judicial scrutiny. On March 6, 2023, an Illinois State Police trooper discove ...
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  • bnd: Man suspected in fatal Cahokia shooting is released by police
  • bnd: Cahokia shooting victim identified. Police say killing ‘appears to be personal’
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