Shaun Michael Tatum, 28, of Rockford, Illinois, was killed after being shot at a late-night party in Sinnissippi Park. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of July 23, 2022, when Rockford police responded to reports of a large gathering and multiple shots fired. Two men were found with gunshot wounds; Louis Coleman, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene and Shaun was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Shaun was born August 24, 1993, and worked as a machine operator at Campbells Foods in Beloit, Wisconsin. He is survived by his parents Tisia Tatum and William Parson and siblings Courtney Parson, Deauntae Tatum, William Parson III, and Aidan Parson. Four suspects — Jamie Pearson, 31; Christopher Jackson, 30; Davon Lewis, 31; and Shyron Henderson, 26 — were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Coleman and Tatum. The Rockford Police Gang Unit took part in identifying and apprehending the suspects.

Shaun’s family and the Rockford community continue to grieve a life described as devoted to work and family. If anyone at Sinnissippi Park that night has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.