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William Anthony Strong

Case from Freeport, IL dated Nov 13, 2014

Victim Details

William Anthony Strong

Male

Black / African American

Freeport

IL

2014-11-13

34

William

Anthony Strong

07/05/2026

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William Anthony Strong, a 34-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2014, in Freeport, Illinois. Known to friends and family as "Tony," Strong was a beloved barber in his community. On that fateful day, he was found dead in his upstairs apartment on Iroquois Street, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers. The Stephenson County Coroner, Tom Leamo ...
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  • Obituary for William Antonio Strong at Schwarz Park Blvd. Chapel
  • Rockford Register Star: Freeport police say man shot after argument over haircut
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    I was thinking today about the impact this must have had on Tony's regular clients. As a beloved bar... ...Read More
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