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Dana Lawton

Case from Quincy, IL dated May 24, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Dana Lawton

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Quincy

State

IL

Date Of Death

2023-05-24

Age At Death

47

First Name

Dana

Last Name

Lawton

Last Updated

07/03/2026

Case Description

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Dana “Alizabeth” Lawton, a 47-year-old white woman from Quincy, Illinois, tragically lost her life on May 24, 2023, as a result of gun violence. While sitting on the front porch of a home in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street, she was struck in the head by a bullet fired during an altercation occurring more than a block away. Lawton was transported to Blessing Hospital and subsequently airlifted to Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, where she succumbed to her injuries on May 25.

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https://www.wgem.com: Quincy woman dies following shooting, police issue warrant for first degree murder

https://www.wgem.com: Warrant issued for suspect in Wednesday night shooting

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I've been thinking a lot about the tragic passing of Dana “Alizabeth” Lawton, and I can't help b... ...Read More
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09/25/2023

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07/25/2023

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