Abraham E. Vertiz was 17 and a student at Joliet West High School when he was shot on July 28, 2020. The shooting occurred around 12:47 p.m. in the 600 block of Jackson Street in Joliet; officers were called for reports of shots fired and St. Joseph Medical Center later notified police that a gunshot victim had arrived. Abraham was taken to the hospital and died of his injuries.

Born November 8, 2002, in Chicago, Abraham enjoyed athletics, music, drawing, and was known for his fondness for Jordan gym shoes and his aptitude for math. The Joliet Police Department opened a homicide investigation and asked anyone with information to contact their Investigation Unit or Will County Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Abraham or saw activity near the 600 block of Jackson Street on July 28, 2020, please come forward with information.