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Leroy Tinka Short, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 2, 2016, in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident occurred late at night when deputies responded to a call about a male who had been shot in the 100 block of Amelia Drive in unincorporated Cahokia. Upon arrival, they found Leroy Short suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being transported to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
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Leroy Tinka Short
Male
Black / African American
East-saint-louis
IL
2016-04-02
19
Leroy
Tinka Short
11/08/2025
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Leroy's passing has been such a heavy burden not just for his family, but for the entire community. ... ...Read More
09/16/2024
09/16/2024
I recently came across the case of Leroy Tinka Short, and my heart goes out to his family and friend... ...Read More
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
