Dakota Branch

Murdered
Case Description
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Dakota Caige Branch, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Franklin Park Middle School in Salem, Illinois, was fatally shot on the night of January 20, 2024, in St. Peter, Illinois. The incident occurred at a residence in the 700 block of North 2200 Street, where Branch was pronounced dead at the scene by Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris.

The investigation, handled by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8, revealed that a juvenile suspect fled the scene b ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dakota Branch

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Saint-peter

    IL

    2024-01-20

    14

    Dakota

    Branch

    Yes

    12/08/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was devastated to hear about the tragic death of Dakota. They were a kind and vibrant soul who des... ...Read More
    11/17/2024
    It is with great sadness that we must inform the community that Dakota Branch was tragically murdere... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    I am saddened to report that Dakota Branch was tragically murdered on January 20, 2024. My thoughts ... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
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