The City of Grand Rapids is in the throes of seeking justice for the shooting death of 15-year-old Amillier Penn, who was killed while playing football with his friends on June 2. The reward for information that could lead to an arrest, in this case, has been increased to $10,000 by Silent Observer, as WZZM 13 and WOODTV report.
Initially set at $3,200 the reward has seen a series of increments after anonymous donations and community support. Penn was at a neighborhood yard on Umatilla Street when the incident occurred and though "Many people were outside enjoying the warm weather when Amillier was shot to death," no arrests have been made, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom expressed, as per WZZM 13.
Silent Observer maintains that tipsters will remain anonymous from the time of their submission through the reward collection process, this assurance of confidentiality is perhaps a galvanizing factor as the community contends with the daunting challenge of unmasking those behind Penn's death, as noted by a Hoodline report.
Those with information can contact Silent Observer through their website or directly at (616) 774-2345, and Grand Rapids detectives are also available for tips at (616) 456-3380, as WOODTV informs; community efforts continue to rally financial support for Penn's family have been exemplified in a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses mentioned in a Hoodline article.
