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Sylvester L. Erving Sr.

Case from Peoria, IL dated Aug 30, 2024

Victim Details

Sylvester L. Erving Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Peoria

IL

2024-08-30

45

Sylvester

L. Erving Sr.

Yes

06/30/2026

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Sylvester L. Erving Sr., a 45-year-old resident of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1979, in Peoria, IL, to Mary Erving and Rayford Rasberry, Sylvester's death was the result of a violent incident in downtown Peoria.

The incident occurred around 2:30 am on Friday, August 30, 2024, in the 500 block of Main Street. According to the investigation, officers responded to a report of a person shot and found Erving unresponsive ...
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  • Peoria Journal Star: Altercation caught on video before Downtown Peoria shooting that killed man
  • https://www.25newsnow.com: Suspect arrested for deadly shooting in Downtown Peoria
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