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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 2, 2026Illinois

Delivery driver charged with murder at Matteson Amazon facility

A 33-year-old delivery driver has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of an Amazon facility worker in Matteson. The incident occurred in an employee parking lot after an argument between the two individuals.

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Why It Matters

A criminal charge has been filed in a fatal shooting at a local workplace, initiating a legal process in the Cook County court system.

Key Facts

  • Devonta D. Hodge, 33, has been charged with murder.
  • The victim, 26-year-old Dylan Perkins, died from multiple gunshot wounds.
  • The incident occurred in an employee parking lot at 7001 S. Vollmer Road in Matteson.
  • Police responded to the scene at approximately 10:55 p.m. this week.
  • The shooting followed an argument between Hodge and Perkins.
  • Perkins was employed by a third-party vendor at the Amazon facility.

Who's Mentioned

personDevonta D. Hodge“33-year-old Gary, Ind. resident charged with murder.”organizationCook County medical examiner's office“Confirmed the victim's death.”organizationMatteson Police“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting.”location7001 S. Vollmer Road“Address of the Amazon fulfillment center where the incident occurred.”personDylan Perkins“26-year-old victim who worked for a third-party vendor at Amazon.”