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Damar Watts

Case from Peoria, IL dated Aug 31, 2023

Victim Details

Damar Watts

Male

Black / African American

Peoria

IL

2023-08-31

19

Damar

Watts

Yes

07/02/2026

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On August 31, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in the 800 block of Helen Street in South Peoria, Illinois. The victim, identified by Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, was 19-year-old Damar Watts of Peoria. Watts was found deceased inside a house when police officers arrived at the scene around 10:20 a.m..

Damar Antwon Dwayne Watts, born on July 11, 2004, was a recent graduate of Manuel High School and had been employed at various places, including McDonald’s and the maintenance depa ...
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  • https://www.25newsnow.com: Arrest made in pair of fatal shootings Thursday morning
  • CIProud.com: Autopsy results Friday indicate man killed on Helen Street was shot several times
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    Just heard about the arrest of Rashaard Nunn in connection with Damar Watts' tragic death. It's hard... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy has on Damar's family and friends. The pain they... ...Read More
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