Jon Buckley was 20 when he was shot and killed in Peoria, Illinois, on September 20, 2006. Born July 26, 1986, he lived in Peoria, attended local schools and took part in community programs.

Jon’s mother, Yolanda Wallace, turned her loss into public advocacy. In 2012 she established the Jon Buckley Memorial Garden behind the Peoria RiverPlex on Water Street, overlooking the Illinois River, as a quiet place for reflection.

The case remains open; anyone who knew Jon or has information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.