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Renese Donte Riley

Case from Urbana, IL dated Dec 30, 2018

Victim Details

Renese Donte Riley

Male

Black / African American

Urbana

IL

2018-12-30

30

Renese

Donte Riley

07/20/2026

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Renese Donte Riley, a 30-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on December 30, 2018, in Urbana, Illinois. The incident occurred following a dispute over living arrangements at an apartment. According to Urbana police, Riley was fatally shot by 27-year-old Dangelis Michael Chambers, who was subsequently arrested and charged with four felony counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of possession or use of a firearm by a felon.

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    I've been thinking a lot about how this tragedy really highlights issues of unresolved conflict and ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the friends and family of Renese Donte Riley. It’s so difficult t... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the court proceedings for Dangelis Michael Chambers? I feel for the f... ...Read More
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