Kamron L. Causey, a 30-year-old African American man born February 27, 1985, was shot to death on July 22, 2015, in Peoria, Illinois. He was outside his home at 1619 W. Lincoln Ave. around 10 p.m. when he was struck multiple times in the head; he was pronounced dead at 11:16 p.m. His mother, who was inside the house, heard the shots and found him in a grassy area next to a driveway shared by 1617 and 1619 W. Lincoln Ave. The Peoria County Coroner, Johnna Ingersoll, confirmed he had been shot more than once in the head and an autopsy was scheduled for the next day.

Family remembered Causey as a devoted father who loved spending time with his children and enjoyed sports, cards, and basketball. No arrests have been announced and the Peoria Police Department continued to ask the public for information as the investigation remained open. Kamron’s funeral was held August 1, 2015, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and he was buried in Lutheran Cemetery.

If anyone knew Kamron, his routines, or saw activity near W. Lincoln Ave. that night, please come forward with information.