The family of former professional basketball player Khapri Alston — widely known as “Big Kap” — is demanding answers after the 31-year-old was fatally shot outside a lounge in Dolton, Illinois, in a case that has shocked both the local community and the wider basketball world.

Alston was killed on the night of May 22 outside Rucker Cigar Lounge, where police say an altercation broke out before gunfire erupted. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after, but Alston was pronounced dead after suffering gunshot wounds.

Authorities have confirmed that one person is currently in custody in connection with the shooting. However, days later, no formal charges have been filed and investigators have not publicly identified the suspect — a delay that is now becoming a major source of frustration for Alston’s loved ones.

Khapri’s family has now gone public with serious concerns about how the case is being handled.

Speaking through relatives and close supporters, the family claims the person in custody has significant political ties and business connections within the area, and they fear those relationships could impact whether justice is fully pursued.

Their public statement has intensified attention around the investigation, with many now questioning why the suspect’s identity remains undisclosed and why charges have yet to be announced.

“We just want transparency,” one family member said. “Khapri deserves that. Our family deserves that.”

Alston was known far beyond Illinois basketball circles. A former standout player, he built a career competing professionally across multiple countries and earned a reputation for both his athletic talent and larger-than-life personality. Friends described him as deeply committed to family, driven, and respected by teammates throughout his career.

Off the court, he was also a father, and tributes pouring in since his death have repeatedly focused on the impact he had on those closest to him.

Social media has been flooded with condolences from former teammates, coaches, and supporters remembering “Big Kap” not only as a skilled athlete but as someone who brought energy into every room he entered.

“He had that presence,” one former teammate wrote online. “People felt it when he walked in. This doesn’t feel real.”

Police have released limited details about what led up to the deadly shooting. Investigators say the incident remains active and ongoing, but have not yet confirmed whether the shooting was targeted or what may have triggered the altercation outside the lounge.

That lack of clarity has only deepened the pain for Alston’s family, who say they are still waiting for basic answers while also trying to process a devastating loss.

Community members in Dolton have also begun calling for updates, with supporters urging authorities to provide more information publicly as speculation continues to spread online.

For those closest to Khapri, however, the focus remains on justice.

His family says they are determined to keep speaking until they feel every question surrounding the case has been addressed.

“We lost someone we love,” a relative said. “And we are not going to stay quiet until the truth comes out.”

As investigators continue their work, Khapri Alston’s death remains under intense public scrutiny — with a grieving family now pushing for accountability, transparency, and answers they say cannot wait any longer.