Keon Ivory, a 27-year-old African American man, was killed in East St. Louis, Illinois, on August 28, 2015. Local obituaries noted his death and family members and friends expressed sorrow at the loss.

Local law enforcement treated Ivory’s death as a homicide. The East St. Louis Police Department gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, but investigators reported challenges, including limited information and a need for community cooperation. The investigation remained active in the years after the killing.

Keon Ivory’s death is frequently cited when discussing violence in East St. Louis and the community’s efforts to seek justice and prevent further tragedies. If anyone has information about what happened on August 28, 2015, please share it with the East St. Louis Police Department.