Deandre Atkinson

Death by Force

Deandre Montez Atkinson, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 25, 2014, in Springfield, Illinois. Deandre was shot while walking out of the Victoria Village Apartment complex with friends. The group was confronted by gang members, and although Deandre was not involved in any gang activities, he was caught in the crossfire. The initial investigation faced challenges as those with Deandre provided false information due to their own legal issues, which misled t ...Read More

The State Journal: Police search for gunman after teen killed at Springfield apartment complex

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