Tap House Grill Hosting Benefit For Family Of Slain Joliet Boy

PLAINFIELD, IL — The Tap House Grill will host a benefit Thursday, Oct. 10 for the family of Colton Miller, the 18-month-old boy who was killed by his father inside his Joliet home. The benefit will seek to raise money for Miller's mother and sister, who were both wounded in the attack.

Colton was killed after his father, 35-year-old Christopher Miller, attacked his family
in their Joliet home Saturday, Sept. 21. On that day, Miller came to the house of his estranged wife before he attacked his family, injuring 32-year-old Cassandra Tanner-Miller and their 9-year-old daughter Camryn.

Miller shot his infant son multiple times, then shot himself after barricading himself in the house. He reportedly entered the house and said "Are you all ready to die today?"

The horrific act of violence has led to an outpouring from the community. Plainfield residents hosted a vigil for the boy last weekend. A GoFundMe set up for the family has raised over $33,000, more than halfway to its goal of $50,000.

Now, the Tap House Grill is stepping up to help out the family. From 5 -10 p.m. Oct. 10, the restaurant at 24402 Lockport St. will host Colton Miller Benefit Night, with proceeds going to the boy's family.

Tap House will donate a portion of that night's sales to the family. There will also be a DJ/emcee, raffles, auctions and a "pass the boot" fundraiser, according to the business. For more information on the event, click here.

To donate to the GoFundMe set up for the family, click here. Donations can also be made through Brust Funeral Home in Lombard. The funeral home can be reached at 630-629-0094.