Dakota Ryan Tinkham was 19 when he was found unresponsive in his Emery Street home in Galesburg, Illinois, on March 16, 2016. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded to a call shortly before midnight reporting a possible robbery.

Investigators determined the death resulted from a home invasion and robbery. Several people were charged in connection with the crime: Miguel A. Romo, 19; Raymond M. Gable, 21; Jovendia C. Williams, 18; Charles E. Posey, 18; Dalton B. McKee, 20; and two juveniles, ages 16 and 17. Charges included home invasion, armed robbery, and murder. Court testimony later described an attempt to pistol-whip Dakota and that he was accidentally shot in the head.

Devontae D. Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 42 years in prison. Dakota’s family delivered emotional victim impact statements during the proceedings. If anyone knew Dakota or has information about the events leading up to that night, please share what you know.