March 7, 2019 – Kankakee, IL – Sheriff’s investigators have identified the victim in yesterday morning’s homicide in rural Pembroke Township. Anthony L Dabney, 36 years‐of‐age, from Pembroke Township, was located on the side of the road in the 3500 block of South Main Street in the early morning hours yesterday morning.

Dabney, who was pronounced dead on the scene by Coroner Bob Gessner, suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. Sheriff’s investigators, who are still searching for the gun and witnesses, believe that the weapon used in the homicide was a .22 caliber.

“I encourage anyone that has any information regarding the violent crime to contact our office,” said Sheriff Mike Downey.

Anyone with any information pertaining to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Investigations Bureau at (815) 802‐7150. You can also remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at(815) 93‐CRIME.