Erskine Binder, a 42-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on February 1, 2022, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, where Erskine and his 67-year-old mother, Gloria Binder, were shot while running errands early in the morning. The shooting took place near 79th Street and Drexel Avenue, a location they frequented to pay bills and buy groceries.
According to reports, Erskine was shot multiple times while inside a building, and Gloria was shot in their car. Both were pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Another man, aged 55, was also shot in the face but survived and was hospitalized in stable condition.
The investigation into the deaths of Erskine and Gloria Binder revealed that the shooting might have been a robbery gone wrong. Family members speculated that they were set up, as the attack seemed targeted and occurred in a high-crime area. Despite the deployment of a SWAT team and an extensive search for the gunman, no arrests were made immediately following the incident. The lack of security measures, such as locked doors and surveillance cameras, in the apartment building where the shooting occurred, was highlighted by residents as a contributing factor to the crime.
The case remains under investigation, with the Chicago Police Department continuing to seek leads and gather evidence. The tragic deaths of Erskine and Gloria Binder have left their family and community in mourning, with many remembering them for their kindness and generosity. Erskine, known for his love of bicycling, was affectionately called "Gas Line" by his family, while Gloria was remembered for her open-hearted nature and her role as the family's matriarch.
