Vigil For Slain Joliet Boy Planned For Sunday in Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — A vigil will be held Sunday in Plainfield for the 18-month-old Joliet boy who was killed by his father. The vigil will be led by the boy's mother, who was wounded in the attack.

The boy, Colton Miller, was killed after his father, 35-year-old Christopher Miller, attacked his family in their Joliet home Saturday, Sept. 21. 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. A GoFundMe set up for the family has raised over $27,000, more than halfway to its goal of $50,000.

Now, a vigil for Colton has been planed for 10 a.m. Sunday at Bott Park, 24550 W. Renwick Rd. in Plainfield. The vigil will be led by Colton's mother, Cassandra, according to a flyer for the event.

"Cassandra and her daughter, Camryn, are in need of the support of the community," the event flyer reads.

To donate to the GoFundMe set up for the family, click here. The flyer asks anyone wishing to make a donation, however, to do so through Brust Funeral Home in Lombard. The funeral home can be reached at 630-629-0094.