Ramone Tyrone Lee Bass was 21 when he died from gun violence on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A Decatur, Illinois, native born February 26, 2002, he was the son of William Dady and Markishia Bass and the father of a son, Ki’Terrious Bass. He was also a grandfather to Ke’Marius Tyrone Bass.

Ramone’s family named several survivors: siblings Romeon Blue and Romaya Bass; grandparents L. V. Bass and Margie Bass; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also remembered by a close friend, Navaeh Crenshaw. The shooting that killed him occurred in Decatur on the same day, and there has been no reported information about suspects or arrests.

If anyone knew Ramone, where he spent time, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.