Jamon Lewis was a 19-year-old African American male who was shot and killed on January 15, 2018, at the Lexington Hills Apartments in Central Peoria. He was born March 7, 1998, and was remembered for his love of basketball, music, and spending time with his family.

A 29-year-old Peoria man, Melvin Wallace, turned himself in after the shooting and was arrested, but he was later released. The case remains under investigation and the reasons for Wallace’s release have not been made clear in available details.

The community marked Jamon’s death as a significant loss and the Peoria Police Department has continued the investigation. If anyone knew Jamon or has information about what happened at Lexington Hills Apartments on January 15, 2018, please come forward.