Eric O’shea Dewayne Elliott, 27, of Rockford, Illinois, was found dead on August 21, 2020. Born April 18, 1993, he worked as an assembler at Phelps Pet Products, attended Auburn High School, and had been involved with the Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club and Heartland Community Church. He is survived by two sons, A’montae Elliott and Yosohn Elliott, parents Tasha Finklea and Eric Elliott, siblings, grandparents and other relatives.

Reports state investigators treated Eric’s death as a homicide after he was found under suspicious circumstances. The Rockford Police Department has been investigating the incident and, as of the latest updates, no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Eric’s family and community continue to seek answers and justice.

If anyone knew Eric, was in the area on August 21, 2020, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.