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Ashton Tyrel Gray

Case from Decatur, IL dated Sep 29, 2018

Victim Details

Ashton Tyrel Gray

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2018-09-29

24

Ashton

Tyrel Gray

06/27/2026

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Ashton Tyrel Gray, a 24-year-old African American male from Decatur, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 29, 2018. Ashton was born on November 24, 1993, and was known for his upbeat personality and love for his family. He worked at Burger King and was a member of the New Life Church of God. On the day of his death, Ashton was shot twice and succumbed to his injuries at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

The investigation into Ashton's death revealed that he was a victim of gun violenc ...
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  • WAND-TV: Ashton Gray's mother, "We won't ever have closure"
  • WAND-TV: Decatur mother speaks on gun violence after son's death
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    I’ve been following Ashton’s case for a while now, and I keep thinking about the impact this has... ...Read More
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