Jerry Thornton, age 27

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Lost to gun violence on May 22, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jerry was shot on Interstate 290 at the off-ramp at Austin Blvd. exit. Illinois State Police is the lead agency. His cousin has now been charged with his death.

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