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Keyon Maurice Day

Case from Springfield, IL dated Apr 24, 2024

Victim Details

Keyon Maurice Day

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2024-04-24

16

Keyon

Maurice Day

07/11/2026

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On the morning of April 24, 2024, 16-year-old African American male Keyon Maurice Day was fatally shot while walking to Southeast High School in Springfield, Illinois. The incident occurred near Dreamland Park around 8:30 a.m., where Keyon was struck multiple times in the lower torso by gunfire from a passing vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The Sangamon County Coroner confirmed his death later that day.

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  • NPR Illinois: Second teen charged in death of Keyon Day moved to adult court
  • The State Journal-Register: Funeral set for Springfield teen shot and killed as investigation continues
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