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Natheon Hanson

Case from Springfield, IL dated Nov 12, 2015

Victim Details

Natheon Hanson

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2015-11-12

28

Natheon

Hanson

06/30/2026

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Natheon Hanson, a 28-year-old African American male from Rockford, Illinois, died on November 12, 2015, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop near Springfield, Illinois. Hanson was wanted for criminal sexual abuse and was considered armed and dangerous at the time of the incident. The traffic stop occurred in Jerome, a village near Springfield, where Hanson shot himself as officers approached his vehicle.

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  • Natheon Hanson Obituary - Rockford, IL | Tributes
  • Rockford Register Star: Rockford man who killed self was wanted in rape of teen detained in Andreayah McBain death investigation
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