Kamry Santee Harris, a 22-year-old African American male from Peoria, Illinois, tragically lost his life on January 10, 2018. Kamry was found shot in the front passenger seat of a car inside a garage located in the 2000 block of West Malone Street. The Peoria Police Department responded to a call at 12:56 p.m. reporting a man down and bleeding in an alley. Upon arrival, they discovered Kamry Harris, who had been shot three times at close range—once in the head and twice in the torso. He was pronounced dead at 2:09 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
The investigation into Kamry Harris's death revealed that he was the first homicide victim in Peoria for the year 2018. The autopsy conducted by the Peoria County Coroner confirmed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds. The coroner noted that there were no defensive wounds on Kamry, indicating that the shots were fired at close range. The police also found a second unnamed shooting victim in the same area, who was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
Despite the efforts of the Peoria Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with Kamry Harris's murder. The case remains open, and the police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. The lack of new information and the absence of suspects have left the family and community seeking justice for Kamry.
Kamry Harris's death has had a profound impact on his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Harris and Robbie Lawson, his son KJ Robinson, three brothers, and eight sisters. Kamry was known for his entertaining sense of humor and his passion for life. His untimely death has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
