Dale Byrum, 23, of East St. Louis, Illinois, died on August 16, 2020, after being shot. Known as Durty, he was an African American man remembered by family and community members.

A civil lawsuit was filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court by Amiah Thames as administrator of Byrum’s estate, naming Levert Conway and Lawanda Byrum and alleging negligence. The complaint seeks accountability for decisions that led to Dale Byrum’s death and highlights concerns about firearm safety and the consequences of misidentification.

Are there details about the night of August 16, 2020, or witnesses in East St. Louis who can shed light on what happened?