On January 1, 2024, a tragic shooting incident occurred in Maywood, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of two men, including 19-year-old Allonzo Mallett from Terre Haute, Indiana. The incident took place shortly before 2 a.m. in the 1500 block of St. Charles, where Maywood police responded to a call of multiple people shot.
Upon arrival, officers found Allonzo Mallett and 28-year-old Tyrone Mallett, also a victim, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The two men were transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
In addition to the fatalities, two other men were also shot during the incident but sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
James Dixon, a 28-year-old man from Chicago, was taken into custody on Monday and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Dixon was scheduled to appear for a detention hearing at the Maybrook Courthouse.
The community and family of Allonzo Mallett have been deeply affected by his death. A GoFundMe page was set up by his mother, Everlena Huddleston, to help cover the funeral expenses for her son, who was described as a loving father to his daughter and son.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Maywood Police Investigations Sergeant Pezdek at 708-368-4131 or the Maywood Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 708-450-1787.
