Jess Hackney, a 46-year-old man from Kankakee, Illinois, tragically lost his life on November 17, 2021, following a shooting incident at a bar in Bradley, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and Hackney was pronounced dead at 12:42 am at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital. According to the Kankakee County Coroner’s Office, Hackney suffered multiple gunshot wounds, which were determined to be the cause of his death. The shooting took place in the 200 block of West Broadway Street in Bradley, where two other individuals were also injured.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Bradley Police arrested 40-year-old Anthony G. Kendrick from Kerrville, Texas, on multiple charges, including murder. Kendrick was apprehended at the scene and is currently facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. The police believe the incident to be isolated, with no further threat to the community. Hackney’s death remains under investigation, and an autopsy was scheduled to confirm the preliminary findings of multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.
The tragic death of Jess Hackney has left the community in shock, and the legal proceedings against Anthony G. Kendrick are ongoing. Kendrick is awaiting a bond hearing, and the investigation continues to uncover more details about the circumstances leading to the shooting. The incident has highlighted concerns about gun violence and safety in public spaces, prompting discussions on measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
