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Chris Nelson

Case from Cairo, IL dated Jun 12, 2015

Victim Details

Chris Nelson, Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Cairo

IL

2015-06-12

35

Chris

Nelson

07/14/2026

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Chris Nelson Sr., a 35-year-old African American male from Cairo, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2015. The incident occurred when he was fatally shot, leading to a significant investigation by local authorities. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply saddening for the community.

Following the incident, the Illinois State Police identified Marquad J. Harris, an 18-year-old male from Cairo, as the primary suspect in the shooting. Harris was for ...
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  • Dispatch Argus: Man, 18, convicted in southern Illinois shooting death
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