Linner Tyrone Hawkins, a 44-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on November 20, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. Hawkins was standing with a group of people in the 5800 block of West Augusta Boulevard when an unknown assailant opened fire around 11:40 p.m. He sustained a gunshot wound to his chest and was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting also claimed the life of 15-year-old Ruby Navarrete, who was shot in the head, and critically injured a 39-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.
The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of 18-year-old Edwin Lagunas. Lagunas was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of aggravated battery. According to police, Lagunas was identified as the shooter who fired into the group, resulting in the deaths of Hawkins and Navarrete. The incident occurred near a building that was reportedly used as a motorcycle club, although it did not have a current business license at the time of the shooting.
The case against Lagunas is ongoing, with him scheduled to appear in court to face the charges. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Hawkins and Navarrete, with neighbors expressing their shock and sadness over the violent event. The shooting has highlighted concerns about safety and the presence of unlicensed businesses in the area. As the legal proceedings continue, the families of the victims are left to mourn their loved ones and seek justice for the senseless act of violence that took their lives.
