Anthony L. Dabney, a 36-year-old African American male from Pembroke Township, Illinois, was found dead on March 6, 2019. His body was discovered on the side of the road in the 3500 block of South Main Street in the early morning hours. The Kankakee County Coroner, Bob Gessner, pronounced him dead at the scene. Dabney had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and the weapon used in the homicide was believed to be a .22 caliber firearm.
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into Dabney's murder. Sheriff Mike Downey urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward. Despite their efforts, the investigators were still searching for the gun and witnesses. The case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Dabney's death.
Anthony L. Dabney was born on October 19, 1982, in Kankakee, Illinois, and had been a resident of the Kankakee County area for his entire life. His untimely death left the community in shock, and the authorities continue to seek justice for him.
