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Deron E. Baker, a 57-year-old male resident of East Saint Louis, Illinois, was fatally shot on the night of January 1, 2025. The incident occurred at the John DeShields Housing Projects, a public housing complex located on McCasland Avenue. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 11:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Baker and another victim, 59-year-old Kaven R. Gathing, inside a residence. Both men had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene s ...Read More
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Deron E. Baker
East Saint Louis
IL
2025-01-01
57
Deron
Baker
11/20/2025







