Jesse Porter, 43, of Little York, Illinois, was found dead at his home on November 17, 2019, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. Porter, born July 19, 1976, in Monmouth, Illinois, worked as a maintenance supervisor and co-owned a local pizza business; he was described as a family man who enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and writing poetry. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Sondra Porter, his children, and his siblings.

Police responded the night before to a domestic disturbance at the Porter residence and discovered Jesse shot. Investigators say he was shot by his 71-year-old mother, Sondra Porter, who lived in the same home. She was interviewed and later released pending further investigation while an autopsy report was sent to the Warren County State Attorney’s office for review.

If anyone knew Jesse, his family, or witnessed the events at the home that night, please share information that could help clarify what happened.