JaTon G. Pearson, a 29-year-old Black man and lifelong Springfield resident, was killed by gun violence on June 11, 2023. Known to friends and family as Pooh and Hood Boss, he had attended Central High School, earned a GED, and was enrolled at Sheet Metal Local 63 with a certification graduation scheduled for June 27, 2023. He worked at the Carl Fisher Company and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and playing Xbox.

Pearson is survived by his parents, Fred and Alicia Pearson; four brothers; two sisters; his fiancée, Veronica Vila; five children L’yannie, Kendal, Hailey, Jia, and Jeremiah Rivera; and three stepdaughters Jalexis Ortiz, Jenalise Lebron, and Alei’lah Velez.

Did anyone in Springfield know JaTon or see anything relevant around June 11 that could help bring answers to his family?