Deondre Rice was a 20-year-old African American man who was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds on October 16, 2014, in East St. Louis, Illinois. His killing was described as part of a pattern of violence affecting the city. The East St. Louis Police Department and the Illinois State Police were involved in the investigation, which faced difficulties when few witnesses came forward.

Investigators identified multiple suspects and, after a slow process requiring concrete evidence, arrests were eventually made and suspects were charged with first-degree murder. Deondre’s family attended court hearings and pushed for more resources for police while working to preserve his memory.

If anyone knew Deondre, was in East St. Louis around October 2014, or has information that could shed light on what happened, please share what is known.