Jakias Holman, 26, was shot and killed on March 27, 2019, while sitting behind the wheel of his car in the 1000 block of Magnolia Avenue in Joliet’s Forest Park neighborhood. The shooting happened about 7:45 p.m.; the Joliet Fire Department attempted to revive him but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner reported multiple gunshot wounds.

The Joliet Police Department opened a homicide investigation. No arrests have been announced. Will County Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest as authorities continue to seek leads. Holman’s death was one of several violent incidents in Joliet during that time, contributing to concerns about rising homicides in the area.

If anyone has information about what happened to Jakias Holman, please contact the Joliet Police Department or Will County Crime Stoppers.