Jarod Rhodes was a singer and performer at The Muny and the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis
NEED TO KNOW
- An Illinois boy died of a gunshot wound in his Illinois home on Feb. 27, police say
- The victim is reportedly 15-year-old Jarod Rhodes, a singer and stage performer at The Muny and COCA in St. Louis
- “Jarod’s talent, dedication, and joyful spirit enriched our community,” COCA said in a statement
An Illinois-based child actor is being remembered as an “extraordinary” individual and performer in the wake of his sudden death.
On Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:53 p.m., Belleville Police Department responded to a home for a “report of a subject shot,” according to a press release from police: “Upon officers’ arrival, a juvenile male victim was located in the garage of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and EMS immediately provided medical assistance; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries.”
Police did not identify the victim in the press release. They said investigators interviewed “witnesses who were present during the incident,” and, “Based on preliminary findings, the incident does not appear to be intentional, and the Belleville Police Department is not seeking any suspects at this time.” The investigation is still ongoing…