Folashade Mordi, a 25-year-old African American woman from Bolingbrook, Illinois, tragically lost her life on March 18, 2022, in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Mordi was shot while driving in the 2400 block of South Homan Avenue around 11:45 p.m. She had just arrived to visit her boyfriend and was parking her vehicle outside his apartment when an unknown assailant fired shots into her car.
Mordi sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the left side of her chest and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death occurred just a day before her 26th birthday, which she had planned to celebrate with her boyfriend of seven years.
The investigation into Folashade Mordi's death has been ongoing, with Chicago police actively seeking information to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the community, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. Friends and family of Mordi have been distributing flyers in the neighborhood, hoping to gather any leads that could help solve the case. They describe her as a gentle, kind-hearted, and loving individual who had no known enemies or conflicts that could explain the senseless act of violence that took her life.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Mordi's identity, and her family has been raising funds for her funeral expenses through a GoFundMe campaign. The community's response has been supportive, with over $30,000 raised to cover the costs. Mordi's death has left a profound impact on her loved ones, who continue to seek justice and closure. The Chicago Police Department encourages anyone with information about the incident to leave anonymous tips, as they work diligently to bring the responsible party to justice.
