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Markel Staples

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Nov 23, 2023

Victim Details

Markel Staples

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2023-11-23

16

Markel

Staples

07/02/2026

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Markel J. Staples, a 16-year-old male, was fatally shot on November 23, 2023, in Cahokia Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Adele Avenue, where Staples and another teenager were found in an SUV, both having been shot. Staples was pronounced dead just before 4 p.m. by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr..

The shooting took place on Thanksgiving Day, and the Cahokia Heights police were investigating the incident. However, as of the available ...
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  • https://www.firstalert4.com: Two persons of interest wanted in connection with fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting in Cahokia Heights
  • Photos of 'persons of interest' in Cahokia Heights shooting | ksdk.com
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