Antonio L. Allen, a 31-year-old African American man, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Bradley, Illinois, on December 6, 2020. Local law enforcement opened an extensive investigation into the fatal shooting.

Authorities identified 39-year-old Cory Williams as the person responsible. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors presented evidence at trial, and Williams was convicted of first-degree murder with a firearm and sentenced to 75 years in prison, with parole eligibility not until 2093.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Dan Reedy and Rose Aviles were involved in the prosecution. The long sentence was described as bringing some measure of peace to Allen’s family and friends.

If anyone knew Antonio Allen or has information about events leading up to December 6, 2020, please share what you know.