Chris Head, a 29-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 14, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the North Lawndale neighborhood, where Chris was fatally shot on the back porch of a residence. According to reports, Chris had gotten into an argument with someone when he was shot in the arm. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at Mount Sinai Hospital.
The investigation into Chris Head's death led to the arrest of Derrick
Skipper, a 40-year-old male. Skipper was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. The two men were reportedly childhood friends, and the fatal encounter occurred during a meeting to mediate a dispute between them. The argument escalated, and Skipper shot Chris in the arm. Chris attempted to flee but collapsed inside his sister's apartment. Skipper then stood over him, holding a gun, as Chris's sister pleaded for his life.
Witnesses, including Chris's sister and the landlord of the building, identified Skipper as the shooter. Skipper was on parole for a drug conviction at the time of the incident and had a history of felony convictions, including weapons offenses. Despite his defense attorney's claims that Skipper was being scapegoated, the judge denied bail, citing the credible witness testimonies and Skipper's criminal history.
The case against Derrick Skipper is ongoing, with his next court hearing scheduled for March 15, 2023. The tragic death of Chris Head has left his family and friends mourning the loss of a young man whose life was cut short by violence. The community continues to seek justice for Chris, hoping that the legal proceedings will bring some measure of closure to this heartbreaking incident.
