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Billy Chaplin

Case from Peoria, IL dated Aug 31, 2023

Victim Details

Billy Chaplin

Male

Black / African American

Peoria

IL

2023-08-31

23

Billy

Chaplin

litigation

07/15/2026

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On August 31, 2023, Billy Chaplin, a 23-year-old resident of Peoria, Illinois, was fatally shot in a violent incident that occurred in the city. The shooting took place in the area of West Antoinette Street and Madison Park Terrace, where police responded to a Shot Spotter alert indicating 25 rounds had been fired around 9:00 A.M..

Chaplin and another male were found injured by gunfire at the scene. Both victims were taken to OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center, where Chaplin wa ...
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  • https://www.25newsnow.com: Arrest made in pair of fatal shootings Thursday morning
  • https://www.25newsnow.com: UPDATE: Coroner identifies victim of first Thurs. AM shooting
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    Has anyone else noticed the pattern of violence that's been happening in Peoria lately? It’s beyon... ...Read More
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    Just when we think gun violence can't hit any closer to home, we lose another young life in our comm... ...Read More
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