{"id":335505,"date":"2026-09-02T02:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T02:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/335505\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T02:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T02:08:54","slug":"anthony-reed-jr-idd-as-lincoln-way-west-high-school-student-who-died-after-falling-near-louise-ray-parkway-family-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/335505\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Reed, Jr. ID&#8217;d as Lincoln-Way West High School student who died after falling near Louise Ray Parkway, family says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) &#8212; A southwest suburban high school student, who fell to his death at a rock quarry has been identified.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/watch\/live\/11064984\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24\/7. Click here to watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Police said the <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/teen-boy-dies-falling-abandoned-rock-quarry-building-louise-ray-parkway-collins-street-joliet-police\/19771087\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">boy fell from an abandoned industrial building<\/a> around 1 a.m. in the area of Louise Ray Parkway east of Collins Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The family of the high school student said they&#8217;re heartbroken, after the tragic and unexpected loss of 16-year-old Anthony Reed Jr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Police said the boy and four others climbed into an abandoned building to explore the property, when Reed fell 100 feet, and died at the scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supportnow.org\/reed-family-7bfa20ff-eaf4-4749-b29d-c62ac9a9d43d?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhayntlwo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fundraiser organizers <\/a>have raised nearly $19,000 so far for the family, to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, as they lay the teen to rest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Reed was a sophomore at Lincoln-Way West High School.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">This marks the third child from Manhattan to suddenly pass within the last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Last October, <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/manhattan-il-news-vigil-held-2-junior-high-students-die-days-including-boy-bicycle-killed-semi-trailer-crash\/18064085\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">two junior high school students<\/a> in Manhattan passed away just days apart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">11-year-old <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/manhattan-il-news-vigil-held-2-junior-high-students-die-days-including-boy-bicycle-killed-semi-trailer-crash\/18064085\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Bayles<\/a> died after suffering a medical emergency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">13-year-old <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/boy-13-bicycle-killed-crash-semi-trailer-manhattan-illinois-police-say\/18050963\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chance Hunnicutt <\/a>was killed after he was hit by a semi while biking with his twin brother and friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">School counselors from across the Lincoln-Way district have been present this week to support struggling staff and students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen said in a statement:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;Our community is once again facing the heartbreaking loss of a child, and there are simply no words that can adequately express the sorrow we feel. My heart goes out to the Reed family and everyone who knew and loved their child.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">In times like this, Manhattan must come together as a community, supporting one another, lifting the family up in prayer, and reminding them that they are not alone. We grieve with them, and we will stand with them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">To support the Reed Family fundraiser, <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supportnow.org\/reed-family-7bfa20ff-eaf4-4749-b29d-c62ac9a9d43d?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhayntlwo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JOLIET, Ill. 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