Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
291 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Tyrone Portis death by force case profile photo

Tyrone Portis

Case from Joliet, IL dated Jun 09, 2019

Victim Details

Tyrone Portis

Male

Black / African American

Joliet

IL

2019-06-09

17

Tyrone

Portis

07/18/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Tyrone Portis, a 17-year-old African American male from Joliet, Illinois, tragically lost his life on June 9, 2019. Tyrone, affectionately known as "TJ," was born on October 26, 2001, and was a student at Lockport High School. He was also employed at Walmart and had recently started attending classes at Joliet Junior College. On the night of his death, Tyrone was in a car with three other individuals when a gunman in another vehicle opened fire on them. The incident occurred on the city's west s ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Tyrone Portis, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Teen boy shot dead, girl wounded in Joliet
  • Mother says teen who died in Sunday shooting was 'a very happy ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I can't stop thinking about how hard it must be for Tyrone's family right now. From everything I've ... ...Read More
    05/12/2023
    Has anyone heard any updates regarding the investigation into Tyrone Portis's case? It’s been so t... ...Read More
    01/12/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Tyrone Portis

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Joliet, Illinois

    Treveal Trevon Barefield death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Treveal Trevon Barefield

    Death: Apr 25, 2020
    Treveal Trevon Barefield, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 25 2 ...Read More
    Joseph M. Jaquez death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Joseph M. Jaquez

    Death: Jul 14, 2016
    Joseph M. Jaquez, a 31-year-old Hispanic male from Aurora, Illinois, was found dead on July 14, 2016 1 ...Read More
    Jermaine Peete death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Jermaine Peete

    Death: Dec 23, 2018
    Jermaine Peete, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 23, 2018, , ...Read More
    SjonTre Thompson death by force case in Joliet, IL

    SjonTre Thompson

    Death: Aug 23, 2015
    SjonTre Thompson, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on August 23, 20 2 ...Read More
    Derrick Williams-Scott death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Derrick Williams-Scott

    Death: Jun 12, 2020
    Derrick Williams-Scott, a 32-year-old African American man from Joliet, Illinois, was tragically sho h ...Read More
    Abraham Vertiz death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Abraham Vertiz

    Death: Jul 28, 2020
    Abraham E. Vertiz, a 17-year-old male from Joliet, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 28, 20 2 ...Read More
    Todd Taylor death by force case in Joliet, IL

    Todd Taylor

    Death: Jan 29, 2022
    Todd Taylor, a 42-year-old African American male from Joliet, IL, was tragically killed on January 2 ...Read More