Jamonte Allison, 43, was shot on Robert A. Stalls Avenue in Carbondale, Illinois, on August 17, 2020, and later died at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He is remembered by family and the community as a sports enthusiast, bilingual, helpful, and fond of sharing jokes. A memorial at the site of his death is maintained and redecorated by the family on significant dates.

The investigation resulted in arrests. Devale Johnson, 26, of Carbondale, was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury and sentenced to 88 years in prison on June 28, 2023, with the full term required to be served. Micah Williams and Victor Purdiman pleaded guilty for their roles and received sentences as well. The convictions brought some measure of justice, but the family continues to grieve the loss of a father and grandfather.

If anyone knew Jamonte or has information about the shooting or the memorial site, please share what can help his family and the community.