Crest Hill Park Shooting: Kamarion Coleman Killed, 3 Hurt

CREST HILL, Ill. (WLS) — An 18-year-old Woodridge resident killed after a shooting in Crest Hill has been identified as Kamarion Coleman, investigators said. Authorities are treating his death as an apparent homicide.

Crest Hill police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting, which they said occurred after a Saturday evening gathering at Crest Hill Memorial Park.

According to investigators, four teenagers were struck by gunfire in the 900 block of Willow Court. Officers were called to the area for reports of shots fired at about 11 p.m.

Police said another 18-year-old, from Joliet, was airlifted to a Chicago hospital in critical condition. Two additional victims, ages 15 and 16, are expected to survive.

Officials have not released details about what led to the gunfire, but they said the shooting was connected to the earlier gathering at the park.

Emani Love, who lives across the street from the park, said the gathering appeared peaceful before gunfire erupted.

“I heard the gunshots, but before prior to that, I was walking my dog. And she’s an emotional support animal, so she kind of was just steady looking over towards that way, you know, like, ‘What’s going on?’ Because it was a lot of music and, you know, I think a barbeque,” Love said.

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Love said she has lived in the neighborhood for the past couple of years and described the park as a popular destination for families, neighbors and people walking their dogs.

“It’s so sad, you know, for a young life to be taken that soon, especially, you know, in this neighborhood,” Love said.

She also expressed sympathy for those affected by the shooting.

“It’s just it’s so tragic. Like, it’s so sad to hear that. And I’m really sorry to everybody that was involved. It’s horrible news,” Love said.

Police have not said whether anyone was in custody but noted that the shooting was not random.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crest Hill police at 815-741-5111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Will County at 800-323-6734.