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Tarik Dewalt

Case from Decatur, IL dated Jan 13, 2016

Victim Details

Tarik Dewalt

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2016-01-13

21

Tarik

Dewalt

07/04/2026

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Tarik Dewalt, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed in Decatur, Illinois, on January 13, 2016. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, and Dewalt was pronounced dead at the Decatur Memorial Hospital. The Macon County Coroner confirmed his identity shortly after the incident.

Following the tragic event, an investigation was launched to identify the perpetrator. On January 15, 2016, 18-year-old Shirice Hendrix was arrested and charged with the murder of Tar ...
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  • UPDATED: Coroner releases cause of death of man who died in January 13 incident
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    Has anyone else been following the legal proceedings in the case against Shirice Hendrix? I've been ... ...Read More
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