Mishia L. Perez, 26, of Dix, Illinois, died after sustaining a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at 9:04 PM on May 20, 2020, at SSM Saint Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Born December 3, 1993, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter, sister and mother, survived by her daughter Alisha E. Moffitt, her boyfriend Chris Moffitt, and other family members. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.

A joint investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Coroner followed. Initial reports indicated evidence pointed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but an autopsy was requested and the investigation remained ongoing; authorities had not released further details. No arrests, suspects or litigations were reported.

If anyone knew Mishia, her routines, or has information about the circumstances on May 20, 2020, please share what is known.