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Leroy Short

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Apr 05, 2016

Victim Details

Leroy D. Short

Male

East-saint-louis

IL

2016-04-05

19

Leroy

Short

06/27/2026

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On April 5, 2016, at approximately 11:16 PM, deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Amelia Drive in unincorporated Cahokia, Illinois. Upon arrival, they discovered 19-year-old Leroy D. Short, a male from East St. Louis, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Following the incident, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department sought assistance fro ...
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  • stltoday.com: Teen gunned down near Cahokia
  • 04/06/2016 - Report #614 - Victim: Leroy D. Short - Location
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this must have on Leroy's family and friends. It's unimaginab... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard any updates about the community's response to Leroy D. Short's tragic death? I can�... ...Read More
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