Perry Brown, 55, was shot and killed in Rockford, Illinois on January 6, 2026. He worked as a machine operator at Combined Metals Company for eleven years and was active in his community as a football coach at the Northwest Community Center. Friends and family remembered him for grilling, playing video games, weightlifting, dancing and singing; he is survived by children and grandchildren.

The shooting also left another person injured. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, but the suspect’s identity, the charges and further case details have not been released publicly. The investigation is ongoing as the community processes his loss.

If anyone knew Perry, his routines, or witnessed the shooting, please share what might help the investigation.