Star I. Paramore, a 19-year-old male, was found dead in the basement of his apartment building in Evanston, Illinois, on March 25, 2016. The victim, who lived with his mother in the multi-unit building on Harvard Terrace, was discovered by a resident trying to access their storage area. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, Paramore sustained a single gunshot wound to the head and was believed to have been dead for one to two days before his body was found. The discovery was made around 5:30 p.m. on a Friday evening.
Paramore's mother, Janet McEwan, had grown increasingly concerned after not hearing from her son since Wednesday. She was in shock upon learning that her son had been found dead in the basement. The investigation revealed that Paramore was shot inside the common area of the basement, near the storage lockers. His family, including his sister Kesha Blackwood, expressed their grief and anger, calling for justice and urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Evanston Police Department, along with the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, launched an investigation into the murder. Despite their efforts, no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Paramore's death. The police have urged the community to provide any information that could assist in solving the case, offering anonymous tip lines for those who wish to remain confidential.
Paramore's family described him as a young man with aspirations of becoming a truck driver. He worked in a restaurant and was known for his kind and gentle nature. The tragic loss of Star I. Paramore has left his family and the Evanston community seeking answers and justice for the senseless act of violence that claimed his life.
