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Jalen A. Willams

Case from Champaign, IL dated Jan 05, 2023

Victim Details

Jalen A. Willams

Male

Black / African American

Champaign

IL

2023-01-05

21

Jalen

A. Willams

Yes

06/26/2026

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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Black male Jalen A. Williams, age 21, was shot in the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive in Champaign just after 5:30 p.m. Officers rendered aid and rushed the 21 year old to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; an autopsy later confirmed multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators canvassed the neighborhood, collecting several shell casings and noting bullet damage to nearby homes, while the shooter fled on foot.

Within a week, detectives ...
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  • WCIA.com: Champaign man accused of murder, aggravated battery facing charges
  • The News-Gazette: Arrest made in Champaign's first homicide of '23
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Jalen Williams' tragic death in Champaign, and somethi... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the relationship between Jalen Williams and Zaire Herman? I’ve been followi... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about Jalen Williams’ family and what they must be going through. Losing someon... ...Read More
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