Timothy Horace

Timothy Horace, a 31-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on July 17, 2017, in Country Club Hills, Illinois. Horace, who was paralyzed and used a wheelchair, was attacked outside the Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. when Horace was getting out of a vehicle and had just sat down in his wheelchair. An armed male emerged from between parked cars, pushed past Horace's girlfriend, and fired multiple shots, striking Horace in the chest and upper thigh. Despite being rushed to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Horace was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m.

The investigation into Timothy Horace's murder revealed that the assailants were involved in a robbery attempt. The attackers stole Horace's Rolex watch and attempted to drive away in his vehicle, which was equipped for use by disabled drivers, but they were unable to operate it. The police pursued a vehicle occupied by four individuals believed to be connected to the shooting, but the suspects managed to evade capture near 152nd Street in Harvey.

One of the primary suspects in the case, Torrey Lewis, was later arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including murder, attempted carjacking, and armed robbery. Lewis, who was on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial, faced over 160 counts of murder. He was initially held without bail but was later released on a $300,000 bond with electronic monitoring. In a separate incident in 2024, Lewis was involved in a shooting while driving a stolen car, further complicating his legal situation.

The murder of Timothy Horace remains a poignant reminder of the violence that can erupt unexpectedly, even in seemingly safe environments. The ongoing legal proceedings against the suspects highlight the complexities and challenges of the criminal justice system in addressing such heinous crimes.