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Peter Hester Jr

Case from Washington-park, IL dated Sep 08, 2023

Victim Details

Peter Hester Jr

Male

Black / African American

Washington-park

IL

2023-09-08

36

Peter

Hester Jr

Yes

07/01/2026

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Peter Hester Jr., a 36-year-old resident of East Carondelet, Illinois, was tragically killed in Washington Park, Illinois, on September 8, 2023. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. near 47th Street and Caseyville Avenue, where local police and the Illinois State Police Major Crimes unit responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hester had been fatally shot, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/three-charged-man-s-death-18367210.php
  • 16-year-old among 3 charged in Washington Park homicide
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