Kankakee, Illinois – An arrest has been made in a 2024 fatal shooting, advancing a months-long homicide investigation.
According to the Kankakee Police Department, 34-year-old Jonathan Scott was arrested Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in connection with a June 11, 2024 homicide in Kankakee.
Police said officers responded around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to the 200 block of Crestlane Drive for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Elijah J. Robinson, who had sustained fatal injuries. Detectives immediately launched an investigation and later identified Scott as a suspect in the homicide.
Authorities said Scott was taken into custody during a separate law enforcement response in Missouri involving reports of a man allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening a woman. During that incident, Scott allegedly displayed a handgun, entered the victim’s vehicle and drove a short distance before being detained without further incident.
Investigators recovered a loaded 9mm handgun with identifying markings removed, along with metal knuckles, according to officials. Police confirmed Scott is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms.
Scott is currently facing criminal charges related to the Missouri incident. The Kankakee Police Department said it is working with partner agencies to pursue extradition in connection with the Kankakee homicide investigation.
The 2024 shooting occurred in a residential area frequently used by local commuters, drawing continued attention from neighborhood residents.
Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
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