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Devon McClyde

Case from Danville, IL dated Jun 08, 2016

Victim Details

Devon McClyde

Male

Black / African American

Danville

IL

2016-06-08

16

Devon

McClyde

07/13/2026

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Devon McClyde, a 16-year-old African-American male from Danville, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 8, 2016. He was shot in the head during a nighttime basketball game at Garfield Park on Danville's east side. The incident occurred as he was leaving a summer basketball league, and he was caught in the crossfire between two gangs. Devon was a random victim of violence, and his death shocked the community.

Following the shooting, more than 500 people gathered at Danville’s Temple ...
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