Leelinn K. D. Fox, a 26-year-old African American male, was shot and killed during an overnight house party on Maple Road just outside Joliet, Illinois, on February 4, 2022. Deputies responded about 1:30 a.m. after reports of gunfire and found Fox suffering gunshot wounds to the head; he was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox and died around 4 a.m.

Investigators identified 47-year-old Joliet resident Jerald Shumpert as the sole suspect. Shumpert was arrested on March 9, 2022, on weapons-related charges and was later indicted; on April 7, 2022 he was formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The indictment alleges Shumpert shot Fox in the head without lawful justification and with intent to kill or do great bodily harm. Defense counsel has filed motions seeking a reduction of the $1 million bail.

Anyone who attended the party or has information about what happened that night is asked to come forward.