Jared Peters, an 18-year-old male from Aurora, Illinois, passed away on January 23, 2017. His death was determined to be the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at a home on the 600 block of South Gladstone Avenue in unincorporated Aurora Township. Jared Peters was found dead at the scene by sheriff's deputies who were dispatched following a report of a shooting inside the house. At the time of the incident, only Jared and an 18-year-old woman, who lived in the house and had a past long-term dating relationship with him, were present.
The Kane County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy and confirmed the cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Despite this, the case remained an active death investigation as detectives continued to process evidence to ensure all aspects of the incident were thoroughly examined. The unusual circumstances surrounding the event, such as the location of the shooting and the recent breakup between Jared and the woman, prompted a detailed investigation by the sheriff's office.
Two days before his death, Jared Peters was arrested by Aurora police on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. This arrest followed a domestic disturbance call involving an 18-year-old woman. The investigation into Jared's death included examining the events leading up to the shooting, the nature of his relationship with the woman, and the circumstances under which he gained entry to the residence.
The sheriff's office recovered a handgun from inside the house, but details about the ownership of the weapon were not immediately clear. The investigation aimed to piece together the sequence of events and determine if the evidence aligned with the autopsy findings. The woman's mother requested privacy for both families involved, and the sheriff's office emphasized the importance of understanding all aspects of the case due to its atypical nature.
