Reginald Meadows Death: In a tragic incident that occurred on Sunday morning, a strip mall near Willowbrook in southeast DuPage County witnessed a mass shooting that left at least 22 people injured. The victim who lost his life in the incident has been identified as a 31-year-old man from Willowbrook.
According to DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen, Reginald Meadows passed away due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The authorities are currently working on reconstructing the events that led to the shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a strip mall located on Route 83. According to the DuPage County sheriff’s office, individuals had congregated in the parking lot to commemorate Juneteenth.
Ten individuals, including Meadows, were transported to nearby medical facilities via ambulance. Seven more individuals were transported to hospitals via private vehicle.
According to reports, several individuals residing in a nearby apartment complex claimed to have witnessed a group of people dispersing upon hearing the sound of gunshots. According to reports, a 51-year-old woman named Twanda Carroll returned home from a trip to Wisconsin only to discover bullet holes scattered throughout her residence. Carroll shared her account with the press.
31-year-old Reginald Meadows killed in Willowbrook mass shooting
Reginald Meadows, of Willowbrook, died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen, according to the DuPage County coroner’s office.
The Juneteenth celebration turned violent when gunfire erupted, killing Meadows and wounding 22 others, according to the DuPage County sheriff’s office.
Crystal Allen, who was friends with Meadows’ mother before she died, said she only heard about his death Monday morning.
“My son was his best friend growing up. He called me and told me it was Reggie, I could not believe it,” said Allen.
Meadows, a father of two, was a “smiling, happy-go-lucky person,” Allen said.
Sheriff’s deputies in the area heard the gunfire just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday and responded, the sheriff’s office said.
The wounds ranged from grazes to serious injuries, said Joe Ostrander, battalion chief of the Tri-State Fire Protection District. He said two people were in critical condition.
Some victims were taken to hospitals in DuPage, Will and Cook counties, authorities said. Several got to hospitals on their own.
It was unclear what prompted the shooting or how many people were being sought. No one was in custody. Authorities did not disclose the age or conditions of the victims.