Demonta Woodward, age 26

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Lost to gun violence on July 27, 2025 in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Photo sources:

• Facebook

News sources:

• Southern Illinoisan : New arrest made in deadly Mount Vernon shooting
• https://www.bnd.com/news/local/crime/article311495217.html
• WSIL-TV: 2 dead, 5 injured after shooting in Mt. Vernon; victims identified
• Jul 27: https://www.kfvs12.com: Mayor issues statement after 2 killed, 5 injured in Mt. Vernon shooting
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Zomarrius Williams, age 20

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