Hayley was my sister's co-workers daughter and they are friends on facebook. Do you think the grieving mother needs to see this on facebook? How insensitive, these are real people with shattered lives. This Joe posts this on facebook, it is a local story. Doesn't he realize what he is doing? He feels anonymous so it's a sensational story to him he happily shares without regard to the victim's family and the emotional toll his actions take on them. Shame on him, and you!

I also posted it on my facebook to start a prayer chain for the parents. I could not imagine the pain they are going through and instead of people saying how sorry they are I feel it is best to show our support through prayer...

Ms. Goers,

We understand that it is a very sensitive subject but we post all of our stories, which are all local, on Facebook and Twitter so that the community can be kept up to date on what's going on without actually having to go to our site. Many other news publications are doing the same and if I didn't report on this incident, I wouldn't be doing my job. I'm sorry for your loss, but Facebook is an avenue for us to communicate to the community what's going on and isn't intended to be self serving or mean spirited.

Chris Paicely
Chicago Heights Patch Editor

I posted her picture, so people could see how beautiful she was and what a loss this is. May she rest in peace - and may her family know that there are many in the community who send their prayers and support to them in this difficult time.

I support your reporting on facebook and other networks. You have kept me more informed than tv or newspapers. Thank you for that...that said, I feel nobody should have the right to post a picture without the consent of the person, or in this case the family. May that poor young girl rest in peace.

How does one "accidentally" take a gun out, "accidentally" point it at someone, and "accidentally" shoot them? I don't get it. Until they tell the real story, I'm sure many people feel this way. What was this kid doing with a gun in his hand in the first place? He obviously didn't know how to use it, if it was "accidental."

"Resident" I understand your skeptisim and anger, but I know both families extremely well. I can tell you never would this tragedy have been done w any intent. No one should handle weapon without full knowledge of how it operates, and that is exactly how accidents happen. Its a shame senseless accidents like this continue to occur all over. Such a beautiful young life taken to soon.

the shooter is a rat and deserves to be in prison for life. how does one 'accidentally' shoot their girlfriend....? please.

if someone can tell me a little more about what happen please call me at 1 815 216 3091 this is christopher pelock

I wonder what qualifies this heinous deal an "accident". Moreso, that a publication quickly declares it so in it's HEADLINE. Skin color? Family status? Maybe.....

We're all watching!!!!

Heres something none of you have considered, the Fantasia family. Im sure they are also going through a difficult time as well. Both of these families deserve privacy and I'm sure do not appreciate the negativity some of these people are adding to an already tragic situation. Facts are facts, but some of your opinions are inconsiderate and unnecessary.

John- Your comments shows what an immature person you truly are, this is a blog and we are free to say whatever it is we feel. Prayer is just a form of meditation and has been proven to help others who feel helpless to feel as though they have some control. I hope there is a God who has taken Hayley to a magnificent place, a place free from emotional and physical pain. A beautiful place where she can patiently wait to be reunited with her loved ones. As a parent that is my only nightmare, to bury my child.
Who ruled this accidental shooting? What was the accident? Was it the fact that the suspect was 20? Isn't the legal age to have a PERK card in the state of IL 21? Who was the gun registered too, why was it in his hand to begin with?
I grew up around guns and the number one rule was NEVER NEVER POINT A GUN AT A PERSON! My children are young and they are taught proper gun safety with their NERF guns!
So in short the only accident in this incident was that there was a bullet in the chamber. Because holding the gun, pointing the gun, and pulling the trigger, sure was not an accident!!!
Christopher Pelock I hope u get a great lawyer and fight, because for them to rule this accidental is complete B.S.

I also read that he was cleaning his gun on bed and she was in the doorway when the gun went off.. Who disassembles and cleans a gun with a bullet in the chamber? The first thing you do is release the cartridge and empty the chamber? And who would clean a gun in there room there is no ventilation and gun cleaner smells horrible!!!

At what age can I purchase a long gun? Handgun?
In Illinois you must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a long gun and at least 21 years of age to purchase a handgun.

AGAIN WHY IS THIS NOT A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE??

Accident? ... Strange to me, but even if it was, he should be put in prison for a loooong time! Not given an "oops" ... He took a young beautiful compassionate and passionate girls life... I wish it could all just be erased.

my lil brother use to date hayley when they were younger. he would take her to the dances. i still cant belive this. and i cant belive how some one will have a gun out knowing the one they love are standing right there. and he saw her standing there why didnt he at least point it the other way or waited untill no one was there with him. it just seems a lil strange to me. and its really sad she was so young and smart and pretty.. I just hope something more gets done about this he still took alife . i can only amagine what her family is going threw. god bless all the pelock family and rip hayley gone but never forgotten.

No one will every know what happened except for Hayley & her boyfriend. What both families need right now are your thoughts and prayers. We all make stupid mistakes and we all have to pay for them sooner or later. We all have to go and meet our Maker. We don't know how or when. So for the time being get on your knees. Give lots of hugs and kisses tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. There is so much anger out in the world today go out and share your love!

FACT: Chicago Heights Police said Ryan has been charged with two counts of felony obstruction of justice in connection with her shooting death.

Ryan Fantasia appeared in bond court Sunday morning in Markham.

An autopsy performed Saturday determined the teen, identified by police as 19-year-old Haley Pelock, died of a gunshot wound to the chest and her death was ruled a homicide, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Question: Why would a minor have access to a 9 mil? Who owned and licensed the gun. Why would owner of gun allow Ryan to recklessly load and shoot a gun inside house? Why do some reports say chest and others abdomen or side?

Rumors: Pelock was upset with Fantasia that day at school have been posted on internet.

We are thankful for the Police investigationand ask if anyone has any information on the homicide of Hayley Pelock please contact Capt. Jeffrey Bohlen.

CONTACT: (708) 756-6400

Ryan shot Hayley Peolock in the chest. Watches her fall. Leaves her where she laid. Goes right around or over her in the doorway.
Leaves Hayley to die while so he can go look for a hiding spot for gun. He also took time to think of story about someone shooting in thru windo. Did he shoot thru the window.
If he had called 911 instead maybe Hayley would still be alive.
Yeah that sounds like someone who loved Hayley.
More like he loved himself.

QUESTIONS:

1. How many people were actually in the house when the shooting occurred.

2. When was the 911 call? Who made it?

3. When did police arrive?

4. Who was in the house when the police arrived?

5. Why the rush to judgment by the police?

This will not go away until the facts are laid before the public and all questions are answered. Ir's not the police right to keep secrets on cases they have closed. In fact it is illegal. If the defenders of Ryan want this to go away help in seeking the truth.

Murder is every bodies business, the law is every bodies business, humanity is every bodies business.

Chicago Heights Crime Statistics is alarming - almost twice the national average.
http://www.clrsearch.com/Chicago_Heights_Demographics/IL/Crime_Statistics