Lamar Perryman, a 36-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on May 7, 2020, in Maywood, Illinois. The shooting occurred about 5:15 p.m. while Perryman was sitting in a vehicle on the first block of 21st Avenue. Someone in a passing vehicle fired multiple shots; Perryman was struck several times and taken to Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, where he was pronounced dead at 5:49 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the details of his death.

Investigators say Perryman was targeted while in his vehicle. The Maywood Police Department continues to investigate and is asking the community to provide any information that could lead to identifying those responsible. If anyone knew Lamar or saw activity on 21st Avenue that afternoon, please share what you know with investigators.