Clay Edwin Megan, 22, of Peoria, Illinois, died of gun violence on November 4, 2024. Born February 14, 2002, he graduated from Washington Community High School, worked for UPS and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed electronic dance music, fishing, gaming, motorcycles and ATVs, camping, and followed the Chicago Bears and Ohio State football.

Visitation was held November 8 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel and a graveside service took place November 9 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. The Peoria Police Department has asked the public for help in its homicide investigation. Community members have marked his passing with candles and remembrances.

If anyone has information about Clay’s death or saw anything in Peoria on or around November 4, please contact the Peoria Police Department.