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Elijah Hughes

Case from Saint Louis, MO dated Jul 11, 2025

Victim Details

Elijah Hughes

Male

Black / African American

Saint Louis

MO

2025-07-11

16

Elijah

Hughes

07/11/2026

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On July 11, 2025, a violent incident claimed the life of Elijah Malik Hughes, a 16-year-old male resident of St. Louis, Missouri. The shooting occurred during the morning hours in the Walnut Park East neighborhood. Hughes was reportedly riding his bicycle near the intersection of Lillian and Genevieve avenues when an assailant opened fire, striking him multiple times. Despite his injuries, he managed to flee the immediate area, running toward the intersection of Lillian and Beacon avenues, where ...
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  • UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Killed in Walnut Park East Shooting
  • ksdk.com: Tragic Shooting Kills Child in St. Louis
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