Peoria, Illinois – A 21-year-old man, Jeremy Moore Jr., has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Jerry Snipes Jr., according to the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office. Moore was one of two shooters involved in the death of Snipes, a Manual High School student who was fatally shot 10 times in south Peoria on Oct. 6, 2021. Prosecutors believe Moore fired the final shot at Snipes with a shotgun.
Moore was arrested along with two others, including Gary Irby III, 21, and Tyranique White, 20, in connection with the case. Irby III is believed to have been the other shooter, and ankle monitors worn by both Moore Jr. and Irby III placed them at the scene of Snipes’ death. White’s alleged involvement involved driving Snipes to the location where he was killed after having been in “constant contact” with Irby III and Moore Jr. prior to the shooting.
Moore’s sentencing comes after a lengthy investigation, and as Irby and White have yet to face trial in the case. The tragic death of Snipes, remembered as a student with an enthusiasm for learning, has left a lasting impact on the community and his teachers at Manual High School.
The sentencing of Moore is a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the senseless killing of Jerry Snipes Jr. The details of the case offer a grim reminder of the tragic consequences of gun violence in the community, and the impact it has on the youth and families involved. As the legal process unfolds, the community continues to mourn the loss of a promising young student and seeks closure through accountability for those responsible.