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Leon Richardson

Death by Force
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Leon Richardson, a 66-year-old resident of Washington Park, Illinois, was fatally shot on August 11, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:57 AM in the 5000 block of North Park Drive, near Good Samaritan Ministries of the Metro East. Richardson was pronounced dead at the scene by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. after witnesses reported hearing three gunshots.

The shooting sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing their shock and grief. The local polic ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Leon Richardson

    Male

    Washington-park

    IL

    2024-08-11

    67

    Leon

    Richardson

    Yes

    11/16/2025

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    I've been following the tragic case of Leon Richardson, and my heart truly goes out to his family an... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
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    10/08/2024
    It's so deeply saddening to hear about the tragic loss of Leon Richardson. My heart goes out to his ... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
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