Fredrica Coleman, a 36-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on June 19, 2022, in Chicago, IL. Fredrica, a single mother of eight children, was returning home from grocery shopping when she was gunned down outside her Englewood home on Father's Day. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Marshfield Avenue. Witnesses reported hearing 11 to 16 gunshots and saw two cars, a white Malibu and a black Impala, speeding away from the scene.
Fredrica was struck in the head by a stray bullet and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The Chicago Police Department has been investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made. Detectives have not yet identified any suspects or motives behind the shooting. The family of Fredrica Coleman has been pleading for justice and assistance in raising her eight children, who are now under the care of her sister. The children, ranging in age from four to nineteen, have been deeply traumatized by the loss of their mother. The family has started a GoFundMe campaign to support the children's needs, including counseling and housing.
Fredrica Coleman was known in her community for her dedication to her children and her efforts to provide for them by selling home-cooked meals and candy. Her death has left a significant void in the lives of her family and the community. The family continues to seek justice and hopes that the perpetrators will be brought to justice soon. The Chicago Police Department is urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the investigation.
