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Nicholas Griffin

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 9, 2025, 18-year-old African American male Nicholas Malachi Griffin was fatally shot in Champaign, Illinois. The incident occurred around 3:59 p.m. in the 1900 block of Cynthia Drive. Upon arrival, officers found Nicholas with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical aid and transport to a local hospital, he was pronounced dead at 4:28 p.m.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Nicholas and his companions were sitting in a vehicle in a parking lot when an ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Nicholas Griffin Obituary (2006 - 2025) - Danville, IL - Chambana Today
  • City of Champaign: Homicide Investigation – 1900 Block of Cynthia Drive - City of Champaign
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    Victim Details

    Nicholas M. Griffin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Champaign

    IL

    2025-01-09

    18

    Nicholas

    Griffin

    11/23/2025

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