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Marqueis Gray

Case from Decatur, IL dated Nov 12, 2018

Victim Details

Marqueis Gray

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2018-11-12

12

Marqueis

Gray

07/11/2026

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Marqueis Gray, a 12-year-old boy from Decatur, Illinois, tragically lost his life on November 12, 2018. The incident occurred when Marqueis, who was African American, was accidentally shot in the chest by a family friend. The friend, Avante Flesch, was reportedly playing with a gun when it discharged, resulting in the fatal injury to Marqueis. The young boy was immediately taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Following the incident, Avan ...
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  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: Youth's shooting death is accident
  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: 12 year old shot and killed, person arrested
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