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Roosevelt Davis

Death by Force
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Roosevelt Davis, a 21-year-old African American male from East St. Louis, IL, was tragically killed on April 14, 2018. Davis, a former track star at East St. Louis High School, was shot multiple times outside a gas station in Cahokia, Illinois. He was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. Davis had been a promising athlete, having set school records in the 200m and 400m races and contributing significantly to his high school's track and field program.

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  • stltoday.com: Man found fatally shot in St. Clair County was former East St. Louis track star
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    Victim Details

    Roosevelt Davis

    Male

    Black / African American

    East-saint-louis

    IL

    2018-04-14

    21

    Roosevelt

    Davis

    11/10/2025

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