On September 24, 2022, 33-year-old Darius D. Travis of Joliet, Illinois, was shot and killed inside Gippers Sports Club and Eatery in Coal City at about 12:30 a.m. Multiple gunshots were fired during the incident; Travis and 25-year-old Dameonta Terry-Travis, also from Joliet, were each shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter escaped before police arrived despite 100 to 150 people being in the bar.

Investigators say the killings appear targeted and both victims were reportedly affiliated with street gangs. Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley described the case as a high priority and said his office is working with the Joliet Police Department. No arrests have been announced. Gippers was later told to make security and building improvements to keep its liquor license and has since closed permanently.

Anyone who was at the bar that night or has information that could help identify the shooter is asked to come forward.