Vonta Dion Perry, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 9, 2020, in Joliet, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Lincoln Street, where Perry was found on a porch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. The Will County Coroner's Office confirmed that Perry died from multiple gunshot wounds.
The Joliet Police Department launched an investigation
into Perry's death, marking it as the city's first homicide of July 2020. They urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, but as of now, the case remains unsolved. There have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Perry's murder.
The community and Perry's family continue to seek justice for his untimely death. The Joliet Police Department and Will County Crimestoppers have been actively encouraging individuals with any information to contact them, hoping to bring closure to this tragic case.
