Twelve-year-old Damien Green was fatally shot in Englewood on October 22, 2023. Officers responded after a gunshot detection alert and found him on the 6700 block of South Lowe Avenue just after 6:30 p.m.; he was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:21 p.m. Damien was a sixth-grader at Benjamin Mays Academy and had spent the day at church and playing basketball before going to his great-grandmother’s home less than two blocks from where he was found.

Chicago police describe the killing as a tragedy and are asking for community help. No arrests have been announced. Authorities set up an anonymous tip hotline at 833-408-0069 and a reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The neighborhood has held gatherings in support of the family and to call for action to prevent further violence.

If anyone knew Damien, saw activity in the 6700 block of South Lowe Avenue that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the hotline.