Laterryon C. Brumfield, a 23-year-old African American male from Freeport, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 5, 2020. Laterryon, affectionately known as "L.A.," was born on April 7, 1997, in Rockford, Illinois, to Yotusia Jones and Gregory Brumfield. He had been a resident of Freeport since 2012 and was employed as a cook by the Freeport School District. Laterryon was a graduate of Freeport High School and was well-regarded in his community.
On the night of his death, Laterryon was among several individuals who were shot in a residential area on the 900 block of South Carroll Avenue in Freeport. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m., and police responded to the scene to find multiple gunshot victims. Laterryon was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Five other individuals were also injured in the shooting, with at least one person requiring hospitalization.
Despite the severity of the incident, no information about potential suspects was immediately available. The Freeport Police Department urged anyone with information to come forward, but as of the latest updates, no arrests had been made, and the investigation remained ongoing. The lack of suspects and arrests has left the community seeking answers and justice for Laterryon's untimely death.
Laterryon's passing was a significant loss to his family and the Freeport community. His parents, siblings, and extended family mourned his death, remembering him for his kind nature and the positive impact he had on those around him. The community held a visitation service to honor his memory, adhering to safety protocols due to the ongoing pandemic.
The investigation into Laterryon's death continues, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to uncover any leads that could bring those responsible to justice. The community remains hopeful that answers will be found and that Laterryon's family will receive the closure they deserve.
