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Emarion Lamar Carpenter

Case from Peoria, IL dated Jun 18, 2023

Victim Details

Emarion Lamar Carpenter

Male

Black / African American

Peoria

IL

2023-06-18

15

Emarion

Lamar Carpenter

Yes

07/05/2026

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Emarion Lamar Carpenter, a 15-year-old from Peoria, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on June 18, 2023. He was born on April 8, 2008, to Cassity Johnson.

The incident occurred in the area near McBean and Merriman in Peoria, following multiple ShotSpotter alerts. During this event, Emarion Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene. Another juvenile present at the time suffered a hand injury.

In connection with this homicide, which was Peoria's ninth of the year, an arrest ...
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  • echovita.com: Emarion Lamar Carpenter Obituary (2008 - 2023) | Peoria, Illinois
  • CIProud.com: Family of 15-year-old killed in Sundays shooting is speaking out
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    I recently came across the tragic case of Emarion Carpenter, and it's been on my mind a lot. As some... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of technology in cases like Emarion's. ShotSpotter may have hel... ...Read More
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    The loss of Emarion Lamar Carpenter has been a devastating tragedy for the Peoria community, and my ... ...Read More
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