Alexis S. Wesley, a 29-year-old African American woman, was tragically found dead on December 25, 2022, in Maywood, Illinois. Her body was discovered inside a parked car with a gunshot wound to her head. The incident occurred in the 800 block of South Kolmar Avenue in West Garfield Park, Chicago, but her body was later found in Maywood. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed her identity and the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head.
The circumstances surrounding Alexis Wesley's death have led to an ongoing investigation. Detectives have identified and are questioning a person of interest in connection with the case. However, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is still active. The police have not disclosed how Wesley's body ended up in Maywood after the shooting occurred in West Garfield Park.
The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Alexis Wesley, a young woman whose life was cut short by violence. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to her and her family.
