Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Another young man is done too soon, dead from gunshot wounds in Park Forest, according to a statement police issued Thursday night.
The Park Forest Fire Department responded on Thursday morning to attempt to treat an unresponsive man, police said. Officials would determine that the man was from Dolton, dead from apparent gunshot wounds, police said in a statement.
Young Man Dead from Gunshot Wounds
Park Forest Police responded to the 0-100 block of Krotiak Street to assist the Park Forest Fire Department with an unresponsive male. This was on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. Police said they found the man, identified as 26-year-old Kevin M. Miller from Dolton, dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Park Forest Investigators and South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force members responded to the scene, and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit assisted.
According to police, the incident is currently under investigation.
Police said their information indicates that this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
This is an active investigation. Police urge anyone with information to contact the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Division at (708) 748-1309.
Another Death from Gun Violence
In December 2024, two women died from gunshot wounds in a double homicide on Miami Street.
Earlier, in May of 2010, another young man lost his life to gunfire when 20-year-old Adam Martinez died from a gunshot wound to his head.
Far too many have been done too soon from gunfire in Park Forest and beyond.
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