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Leland Butler

Case from St. Louis, MO dated May 08, 2017

Victim Details

Leland Butler

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

St. Louis

MO

2017-05-08

2017-05-08

18

Leland

Butler

No

07/25/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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In the spring of 2017, the life of 18-year-old Leland Butler was tragically cut short in a burst of violence on the streets of St. Louis, Missouri. On the evening of Monday, May 8, 2017, Butler was driving in the southern part of the city when he was struck by gunfire. The fatal shot to his head caused him to lose control of his vehicle, which then crashed.

Police responded to the scene of the accident to find the young man with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of emergency responders ...
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  • 18-year-old shot, killed driving in south St. Louis | ksdk.com
  • Leland Butler, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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