Ron Jailan Gaston was 17 when he was shot and killed on September 9, 2016, in Burnham, Illinois. Police were called to the 14500-block of Hoxie Avenue at about 7:30 p.m.; officers found Ron lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to St. Margaret Health in Hammond, Indiana, and pronounced dead at 8:13 p.m. The Lake County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.

Investigators identified two suspects, both 17-year-old males. One surrendered to community activist Andrew Holmes on September 12, 2016; the other was already in police custody that day. Both were charged with first-degree murder. The case drew strong local attention and highlighted concerns about youth violence and community intervention.

If anyone knew Ron, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could still be helpful, please come forward.