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Shernita Lowery

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Jun 16, 2018

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Victim Details

Name

Shernita D Lowery

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

East-saint-louis

State

Illinois

Date Of Death

Jun 16, 2018

Age At Death

Last Updated

Aug 8, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 4 sources

On June 16, 2018, Shernita Lowery, a 32-year-old African American woman from East St. Louis, Illinois, was fatally shot in the chest. Authorities charged Keonte McCurtis, a resident of Cahokia, Illinois, with her murder. Following his arrest, McCurtis's bond was set at $1 million.

Shernita Lowery was born on March 15, 1986. She was laid to rest at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois.

The tragic incident occurred in East St. Louis, a city that has faced challenges with violent crime. The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings against McCurtis underscored the community's ongoing efforts to address and reduce such violence.