On October 27, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at the former Ramada Inn hotel located in the 200 block of North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, Illinois. At approximately 9:50 p.m., Waukegan police responded to a report of a shooting at the hotel. Upon arrival, officers found two men with gunshot wounds inside one of the hotel rooms.
The victims were identified as Jamir Johnson, a 30-year-old resident of Gurnee, and David Miller, a 59-year-old resident of Lindenhurst. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple gunshot wounds, as confirmed by preliminary autopsy results from the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
The investigation into the deaths is ongoing, with the Waukegan police seeking any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrators. As of the current date, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the killings. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward, offering multiple avenues for reporting tips, including contacting Waukegan police directly, submitting anonymous tips via text, or calling Lake County Crime Stoppers.
The incident has been reported as a result of gun violence, highlighting the tragic loss of life in the community. David Miller and Jamir Johnson's deaths have been documented in various reports and memorials, including the National Gun Violence Memorial.
