On May 24, 2024, a tragic shooting incident occurred in Pembroke Township, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including 44-year-old Milton J. Sykes, a resident of Kankakee.
The incident took place near a banquet hall in the 13100 block of East Central Street, where two parties were being held simultaneously. Officers from the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office and neighboring agencies responded to multiple calls of gunfire just before midnight.
Upon arrival, they found large groups of people running from the scene and discovered five individuals with gunshot wounds.
Milton Sykes was among those shot and was rushed to Riverside Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Another victim, 32-year-old Edward E. Colon from Chicago, was pronounced dead at the scene around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The shooting is believed to have resulted from an argument that escalated into gunfire, but the exact circumstances leading up to the incident were not immediately clear. Three other individuals were also injured in the shooting, though their conditions were not immediately disclosed.
As of the current date, there is no information available on any arrests or suspects in connection with the shooting. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information related to the incident, encouraging individuals to contact Kankakee police or remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers.
