In the early morning of June 20, 2021, 38-year-old Jonathan James Tolley, a White male, died after being shot inside a residence in the 2800 block of E. Newberry St., Appleton, Wisconsin. Police were first alerted to a suspicious person about 4:30 a.m., and a second frantic 911 call came from occupants who said an unknown man had forced entry into their home. The residents locked themselves in a bedroom but Tolley allegedly breached the locked door and continued to advance while they were on the phone with dispatchers.

A resident fired a single shot as Tolley advanced; he was found with a gunshot wound when officers arrived and later died at a local hospital. Investigators reported no prior connection between Tolley and the homeowners and were unable to determine a motive. A toxicology report showed Tolley’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.272. The probe concluded the shooting was self-defense and authorities did not recommend criminal charges.

If anyone knew Tolley or saw activity in that neighborhood around 4:30 a.m. on June 20, 2021, please share what you know.