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Brandon L Brooks

Case from Carbondale, IL dated Feb 15, 2018

Victim Details

Brandon L Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Carbondale

IL

2018-02-15

35

Brandon

L Brooks

07/22/2026

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Brandon L. Brooks, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 15, 2018, in Carbondale, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 400 block of East Mill Street, where he was fatally shot. The Carbondale Police Department released his name shortly after the incident, confirming his identity and age.

Following the tragic event, a Jackson County Grand Jury returned a five-count indictment against a Carbondale man, charging him with the murder of Brandon L. Brooks. ...
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  • The Southern: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Thursday night shooting in Carbondale
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