Ramona R. Shelton, a 37-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot to death on April 6, 2017, in South Holland, Illinois. She was found in her vehicle parked in front of her home in the 15500 block of Paxton Avenue. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that she had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 2:15 p.m. that day. Shelton was last seen leaving her home around 11:35 a.m. to get lunch for contractors working on her property, but it appears she never left her driveway.
The investigation into Ramona Shelton's death has been ongoing. The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking information from the public to help identify and apprehend the person responsible for her murder. Despite these efforts, as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the killer remains at large. In an attempt to gather more information, a $10,000 reward was offered for any leads that could result in an arrest and conviction. This reward was later doubled by Shelton's family, highlighting their desperation for justice and closure.
The case has drawn significant attention from local media and law enforcement, but it remains unsolved. The Cook County Sheriff's Office continues to encourage anyone with information about the homicide to come forward. The tragic loss of Ramona R. Shelton has left a profound impact on her community and family, who continue to seek answers and justice for her untimely death.
