In the early hours of a Wednesday in March, the life of 32-year-old Vincent Means was tragically cut short. On March 2, 2016, Means was fatally shot in the south suburban area of Burnham, Illinois, at the intersection of West State Street and Calhoun Avenue. Despite being rushed to Franciscan St. Margaret Health in Hammond, Indiana, his wounds proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead at 2:04 a.m.
A resident of Calumet City, Means' death was officially ruled a homicide by the
Lake County coroner's office. The initial reports from the Burnham Police Department did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of late 2025, publicly available information has not indicated any arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Vincent Means. Details regarding any potential suspects or the motive behind the shooting have not been released by law enforcement officials. The investigation into his death remains unresolved, leaving a lingering sense of unanswered questions for his community and loved ones.
