Kankakee, Illinois – Investigators released images and announced a reward Tuesday while probing a rural Momence homicide.
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said the homicide occurred Monday in a rural area of Momence near the Illinois–Indiana state line. Detectives are continuing to investigate and are asking the public for help identifying a person and vehicle of interest shown in newly released images.
According to the sheriff’s office, the images are being shared in hopes that someone recognizes the individual or vehicle connected to the case. Kankakee County CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that helps positively identify the person or vehicle depicted. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at (815) 93-CRIME or (815) 932-7463.
Sheriff’s officials emphasized that the investigation remains active and that no additional details about the victim or circumstances of the homicide have been released at this time.
The sheriff’s office also announced it will host a press conference at 11 a.m. Central Time at the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, located at 3000 South Justice Way in Kankakee. The briefing will take place in the first-floor media room, where additional information is expected to be provided.
Authorities are encouraging the public to share the released images to help broaden awareness. Officials reiterated that callers may remain completely anonymous and that even small details could be significant to the investigation.
The case may be of particular concern to local commuters and residents near the state line, where traffic and rural travel patterns could factor into the investigation, authorities noted.
No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday morning.
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