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Anthony McGrone

Case from Springfield, IL dated Mar 28, 2014

Victim Details

Anthony McGrone

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2014-03-28

28

Anthony

McGrone

07/19/2026

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Anthony McGrone, a 28-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on March 28, 2014, in Springfield, Illinois. The incident occurred inside a small, ramshackle house located in the 2100 block of South Wirt Avenue. McGrone suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at Memorial Medical Center at 4:56 p.m. on the same day. The Sangamon County Coroner's office confirmed that the wound was consistent with a homicide.

The shooting also involved a seco ...
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  • Two Arrests Made in Connection with Springfield Murder
  • The State Journal: Authorities ID man killed in shooting on South Wirt
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