Anthony Morris, a 37-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on December 19, 2017, inside a grocery store in Maywood, Illinois. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when officers responded to reports of a shooting at the store located in the 1100 block of Madison Street. Upon arrival, they found both Morris and a female victim with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Loyola University Medical Center, where Morris was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation revealed that the shooter, identified as 32-year-old Jeramie Embry, had fled the scene in a vehicle. A video camera at a nearby business captured the gunman fleeing, which eventually led to Embry's identification and arrest. Embry was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Anthony Morris.
The motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear, and the investigation continued to uncover more details. The female victim, who was at the grocery store with her son, was also wounded in the shooting but survived. She ran across the street to her son's preschool after being shot.
The case against Jeramie Embry progressed through the legal system, with Embry facing charges of first-degree murder. The tragic death of Anthony Morris left a lasting impact on the Maywood community, as they mourned the loss of a beloved member and sought justice for his untimely death.
