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Damien Gardner

Case from Quincy, IL dated Feb 17, 2026

Victim Details

Damien Gardner

Male

White / Caucasian

Quincy

IL

2026-02-17

36

Damien

Gardner

07/16/2026

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In the early hours of a Tuesday in Quincy, Illinois, a burst of violence shattered the pre-dawn quiet, leaving a local man dead and a community searching for answers. The life of Damien Gardner, a 36-year-old man, was tragically cut short on February 17, 2026, in a shooting that would lead to a city-wide manhunt and multiple arrests. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight in the 800 block of North 6th Street, where Gardner was fatally shot. He was rushed to Blessing Hospital but succumbed ...
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  • https://www.wgem.com: 3 charged in connection with Quincy shooting homicide appear in court
  • Muddy River News: UPDATE: Quincy Police say shooting suspect is in custody – Muddy River News
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