Heights Paraplegic Shot and Killed in His Driveway

A paralyzed Chicago Heights man was shot and killed Monday night during an argument in the driveway of his home, according to police.

Police found Kevin Allison, 42, of the 500 block of Concord Court, slumped over in his wheelchair around 9:20 p.m., after someone reported a possible shooting, Chief of Detectives Joe Bruni told Tribune reporters.

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Police had not made any arrests and were still looking for witnesses Tuesday. Allison was a registered sex offender with an extensive criminal record, according to Sun-Times Media. Allison was convicted of aggravated criminal sex abuse/bodily harm in Cook County nearly 20 years ago. 

Allison was pronounced dead at 9:44 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

Allison also had past charges of theft, assault and battery. He was scheduled to appear in Markham Courthouse in August on a misdemeanor aggravated assault charge.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the hotline at 708-756-6421.

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