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Marlon King

Case from Dekalb, IL dated May 11, 2023

Victim Details

Marlon King

Male

Black / African American

Dekalb

IL

2023-05-11

19

Marlon

King

Yes

06/29/2026

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On May 11, 2023, 19-year-old Marlon A. King Jr. was fatally shot in DeKalb, Illinois. The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 400 block of Russell Road, where King was involved in a confrontation that led to gunshots being fired by multiple subjects.

According to the DeKalb Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots being fired at 11:14 PM. Upon arrival, they found King and another individual, later identified as Carreon S. Scott, who had both been shot. Kin ...
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  • WREX: Two men charged after allegedly shooting, killing a teen in DeKalb
  • Family of slain DeKalb High School grad Marlon King Jr. - Shaw Local
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