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Hank Hamilton

Death by Force
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Hank Hamilton, a 27-year-old male from Danville, Illinois, tragically lost his life on January 7, 2015. The incident occurred on Danville's east side, where police responded to reports of a shooting near Main and Griffin streets around 5:45 p.m. Upon arrival, authorities found Hank Hamilton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. An autopsy confirmed that ...Read More
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    Hank Hamilton

    Male

    Danville

    IL

    2015-01-07

    27

    Hank

    Hamilton

    11/13/2025

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    Was anyone else struck by how quickly the Danville community came together after Hank and Michael's ... ...Read More
    11/11/2024
    I was thinking about the emotional toll on the families of Hank Hamilton and Michael Trotter Jr. Thi... ...Read More
    02/27/2024
    I've been following the case of Hank Hamilton and Michael Trotter Jr., and it just got me thinking a... ...Read More
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