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Tyler Long

Case from Decatur, IL dated Aug 09, 2015

Victim Details

Tyler Long

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2015-08-09

20

Tyler

Long

07/18/2026

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Tyler Jaymareous Long, a 20-year-old African American male from Decatur, Illinois, tragically passed away on August 9, 2015. Tyler was born on December 2, 1994, and was a resident of Decatur at the time of his death. He was pronounced dead at St. John’s Hospital. Tyler's death has left a significant impact on his family and the Decatur community, who remember him fondly.

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  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: Weapons arrest possibly connected to murder
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