Ronald Ra’nell Miller Jr was 14 when he was shot and killed in Danville, Illinois, on the night of July 11, 2022. Known as Lil Ron, he had recently graduated from North Ridge Middle School and was remembered for a vibrant personality that brought joy to family and friends.

The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. in the area of East Davis and North Hazel Streets. Ronald was taken to hospital but died shortly after; the Vermilion County Coroner, Jane McFadden, confirmed his identity and an autopsy was performed on July 13, 2022. The Danville Police Department and the Coroner’s Office opened an investigation.

No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced and the investigation remains active. If anyone has information about what happened or saw activity in the East Davis and North Hazel Streets area that night, please come forward.