Dallas Michael Simpson, 28, of Belvidere, Illinois, was shot and found unconscious at General Mills Park in Belvidere on the evening of September 26, 2021. He was taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Dallas was a father of four and is remembered by family as devoted to his children.

Police say the shooting occurred at about 9:39 p.m. and led to the arrest of 18-year-old Vincent Piatek, who was charged with murder. Investigators searched a residence and a vehicle in Inverness and reported that other individuals were seen leaving the scene in a dark-colored SUV; police are continuing to seek additional suspects. The killing was reported as Belvidere’s first homicide since 2015, and a candlelight vigil was held where family and friends mourned.

If anyone was at General Mills Park that night or has information about the dark-colored SUV or other people seen fleeing, please come forward with what was observed.