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State’s attorney reviewing case in shooting death of Khapri Alston

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

State’s attorney reviewing case in shooting death of Khapri Alston

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Khapri Alston, a 31-year-old professional basketball player, was fatally shot on May 21 in Dolton, Illinois. The Dolton Police Department has completed its investigation and submitted findings to the Cook County state’s attorney’s office for review. The outcome will determine whether charges will be filed. Alston's family and community members are calling for justice following his death. A memorial tournament, the Khapri Alston Cup, is set to take place in late June to honor him.

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•Khapri Alston was shot and killed on May 21 in Dolton.
•The police investigation has been submitted to the state’s attorney's office.
•A memorial tournament in Alston's honor will be held on June 28 and 29.
•Community members, including Alston's father, demand justice.
•Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been vocal about the case.

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7:10 PMYahoo Sports — State’s attorney’s office reviewing possible charges in Dolton shooting death of 31-year-old basketball player

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The Dolton Police Department completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of professional basketball player Khapri Alston, 31, last month, but are waiting for the Cook County state’s attorney’s office to review the case. Alston was shot and killed May 21 on the 14100 block of Martin Luther King Drive in Dolton. The Police Department’s investigative findings were sent to the state’s ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:10 PM
State’s attorney’s office reviewing possible charges in Dolton shooting death of 31-year-old basketball player
The Dolton Police Department completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of professional basketball player Khapri Alston, 31, last month, but are waiting for the Cook County state’s attorney’s office to review the case. Alston was shot and killed May 21 on the 14100 block of Martin Luther King Drive in Dolton. The Police Department’s investigative findings were sent to the state’s ...

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