Terrance Jerome Cheeto Haynes was 36 when he was shot and killed in Freeport, Illinois, on November 18, 2021. Born January 11, 1985, he worked at Chrysler Daimler in Belvidere and was a devoted father to three children, Da'Niyah, Terrance Jr. and Kinkade. He attended Freeport High School and was remembered by family and friends for his bright personality and willingness to help others.

On the evening of November 18, Haynes and another man, 32-year-old Justin Capp, were found with gunshot wounds near South Galena Avenue and West Pleasant Street. Both were taken to FHN Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead. Freeport Police Chief Matt Summers said the shooting may have been gang-related, though neither victim was believed to be a gang member and they might not have been the intended targets. Officers reported two suspects fleeing the scene but released no detailed descriptions.

The investigation remains ongoing and police asked the community for information that could help identify the attackers. Did anyone in the Freeport area see activity near South Galena Avenue and West Pleasant Street that night?