Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Leron Antonio Earl Griffin

Gender : Male

Age : 14

Race : Black

Date : 07/04/2024

Location : Illinois River

City : Bartonville

County : Peoria

State : Illinois

Agency : Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Canton Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Peoria County deputies and Canton PD chased several teenagers who were allegedly driving a stolen car that crashed. During the ensuing foot chase, 14-year-old Leron Griffin, a passenger in the vehicle, was last seen running away from a squad car on the shoulder of the I-474. He was found floating dead in the Illinois River, allegedly having drowned while crossing the river.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/07/17/peoria-county-sheriff-dead-teen-tried-swim-away-during-police-chase-likely-drowned/

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/17/stolen-car-police-chase-led-to-illinois-drowning-death-of-14-year-old-leron-griffin/74438440007/