Koron Gibson, a 29-year-old man from Waukegan, Illinois, was a beloved member of his community. His family and friends remembered him in the days following his death, gathering to honor his memory.
On the evening of September 21, 2026, Gibson was fatally shot in an encounter that unfolded in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue in Waukegan. Around 6:57 p.m., Gibson was in his Chevrolet Malibu with two or three other people.
They had parked on the street near 8th Street, where a white Nissan Murano was also parked. Surveillance video showed five males exiting the Nissan and meeting with the occupants of the Malibu. The group walked around a building, out of the camera's view, for a short time before returning to their vehicles.
As Gibson and the others got back into the Chevrolet and began to drive away, four of the individuals from the Nissan opened fire. Prosecutors stated that at least four gunmen unleashed a barrage of more than 20 rounds into Gibson's car. Investigators later found shell casings from three different caliber firearms at the scene: 9mm, 10mm, and a rifle. Gibson was struck by multiple bullets. His friends or family rushed him to Vista Medical Center East, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. An autopsy confirmed he died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Responding Waukegan Police Department officers spotted the white Nissan Murano involved in the shooting and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, initiating a chase that lasted for nearly an hour and spanned several communities, including North Chicago, Park City, and Gurnee. During the pursuit, several suspects jumped out of the fleeing vehicle at various locations. Near the Glen Flora Country Club, suspects threw two guns, a handgun and a rifle pistol, from the car. Police later recovered a third gun, a 9mm handgun, where one of the suspects had exited the vehicle.
The chase came to an end around 8:25 p.m. in the area of 12th Street and Elizabeth Avenue in Waukegan after an Illinois State Police trooper successfully performed a PIT maneuver. Numerous agencies, including the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and a Chicago Police Department helicopter, were involved in the pursuit. In total, four juvenile suspects from the Nissan were apprehended.
One of the suspects, 17-year-old Daveion L. Gordon-Brown of Waukegan, was charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder. According to prosecutors, Gordon-Brown was identified from surveillance footage based on the distinct black hoodie with white lettering and gray sweatpants he was wearing. He was found hiding under a parked truck after jumping out of the suspect vehicle during the chase. A judge ordered him to be detained pending trial, calling him the "epitome of danger." The motive for the meeting between the two groups was still under investigation.
Tragedy struck again two days after Gibson's death. On the evening of September 23, a vigil was held for him. While a balloon release was planned for near the shooting scene, a crowd later gathered for a memorial in the 1700 block of Glen Flora Avenue. Gunfire erupted, and more than 50 shots were fired. Three people were shot and transported to area hospitals in stable condition. During the chaotic scene, Gibson's father, Alex Agee, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, obstructing, and resisting arrest after police said he shouted threats and refused to stay out of the crime scene perimeter.
As of late September 2026, the investigation into Koron Gibson's murder was ongoing, and Daveion L. Gordon-Brown was awaiting trial. Police described the shooting as an isolated incident and stated there was no ongoing risk to the public.
