Chase Rhodes, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on April 24, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois.

Photo sources:

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News sources:

• Peoria Journal Star Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts
• Apr 25: https://www.25newsnow.com: Man charged with killing ‘good friends’ in South Pekin double murder
• https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/first-degree-murder-charges-pekin/
• https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/one-in-custody-after-double-homicide-in-south-pekin/
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Dawson Reese, age 21

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Pekin, IL - August 19, 2023
• Pekin, IL - May 17, 2021
• Pekin, IL - August 4, 2017
• Pekin, IL - April 7, 2017
• Pekin, IL - July 6, 2015