On May 27, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred at a house party in unincorporated Bourbonnais, Illinois. The victim, 23-year-old Michael O. Godinez from Clifton, Illinois, was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his chest area. The incident happened in the 1100 block of Coyote Run, where Kankakee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4:30 a.m..
Godinez was discovered by law enforcement after a fight had escalated into gunfire during the house party. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital.
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. Investigators are interviewing partygoers and witnesses to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting. The public is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s detectives if they have any pertinent information regarding the incident.
As of the current reports, the shooting has been determined to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. No charges have been made in connection with Godinez’s death, and the investigation remains active.
