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Westley Edward Cheeks

Case from Lansing, MI dated Apr 01, 2017

Victim Details

Westley Edward Cheeks

Male

Black / African American

Lansing

MI

2017-04-01

30

Westley

Edward Cheeks

07/03/2026

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Westley Edward Cheeks, a 30-year-old male, was fatally shot on Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Lansing, Michigan. His body was discovered inside a residence on the city's east side. The Lansing Police Department's investigation into the shooting determined that it was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence, assuring the public that there was no immediate threat to the community.

Within days of the discovery of Cheeks's body, authorities made an arrest in connection with the homi ...
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  • Lansing State Journal: Lansing man charged in weekend shooting death
  • MLive.com: Police investigating death of gunshot victim Saturday
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