Eric Dixon was 24 when he died on October 27, 2016. Born November 16, 1992, he was an African American man from East St. Louis with a funeral held at New Life Community Church in East St. Louis.

Reports are inconsistent about location and cause: the account says he died in East St. Louis and also states he died in Belleville, Illinois, and it gives no specific cause.

The community response and the funeral indicate his death affected many who knew him, but the circumstances remain unclear. If anyone knew Eric Dixon, his movements in late October 2016, or has information about what happened, please share what you remember.