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NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 2, 2026Illinois

Man charged with murder following shooting at Matteson Amazon facility

A 33-year-old Gary, Indiana man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting at an Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson, Illinois. The victim, a 27-year-old worker for a third-party vendor, died after being shot in the facility's parking lot on June 28.

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Why It Matters

A murder charge has been filed against Devonta Hodge following a fatal incident at a major local employer's facility, resulting in an active police investigation and a temporary shutdown of the site.

Key Facts

  • Devonta Hodge, 33, is facing a murder charge.
  • The victim, Dylan Perkins, 27, was a worker for a third-party vendor at the Amazon facility, not an Amazon employee.
  • The shooting occurred at the Amazon fulfillment center located at 7001 Vollmer Road in Matteson.
  • Police received reports of shots fired at approximately 10:54 p.m. on June 28.
  • The incident began as a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical fight.
  • Hodge allegedly shot Perkins multiple times in the torso.
  • Hodge was arrested at the Matteson Police Department around noon on Tuesday.
  • Hodge reportedly fled the scene in a waiting vehicle on Harlem Avenue after the shooting.
  • The shooting resulted in a temporary shutdown of the Amazon facility.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMatteson Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting.”personDevonta Hodge“33-year-old suspect charged with murder.”organizationAmazon“Owner of the fulfillment center where the incident occurred.”location7001 Vollmer Road“Address of the Amazon fulfillment center.”personDylan Perkins“27-year-old victim of the shooting.”