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George Dorris-Rodgers

Death by Force
Case Description
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George Dorris-Rodgers, an 18-year-old from Champaign, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on July 28, 2024. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive, specifically in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

According to the Champaign Police, the shooting happened just after midnight when several people were gathered in the parking lot. Upon arrival, police found four individuals shot. Along with George Dorris-Rodgers, an 18-year-old female, Daniy ...Read More
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  • WICS: 2 dead, multiple injured in shooting early Sunday morning
  • Coroner IDs two killed in early-morning parking lot shooting
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    Victim Details

    George Dorris-Rodgers

    Male

    Black / African American

    Champaign

    IL

    2024-07-28

    Yes

    $5,000

    18

    George

    Dorris-Rodgers

    11/19/2025

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    I’ve been following the tragic case of George Dorris-Rodgers and Daniyjah Staple, and I can’t st... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
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    10/22/2024
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