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Jemel Quayshawn Roberson

Case from Robbins, IL dated Nov 11, 2018

Victim Details

Jemel Quayshawn Roberson

Male

Black / African American

Robbins

IL

2018-11-11

26

Jemel

Quayshawn Roberson

07/06/2026

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Jemel Quayshawn Roberson, a 26-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on November 11, 2018, while working as a security guard at Manny's Blue Room Bar in Robbins, Illinois. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when a gunman opened fire inside the bar, injuring four people. Roberson, who was licensed to carry a firearm, managed to subdue the shooter and had him pinned to the ground when Midlothian police officer Ian Covey arrived at the scene. Despite multiple bystanders shouting that Ro ...
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  • Shooting of Jemel Roberson - Wikipedia
  • WGN-TV: Officer shoots, kills armed security guard outside south suburban bar
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