Delmar McPhail Jr., a 23-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2021, in River Grove, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning while McPhail and others were riding a party bus. The bus was stopped at the intersection of River Road and Belmont Avenue when someone in a vehicle fired shots at it.
McPhail was one of four individuals shot during the attack, and he succumbed to his injuries.
The Cook County medical examiner's office identified McPhail as the deceased victim. The other three individuals who were shot sustained injuries but survived. The driver of the bus continued driving after the shooting until they reached Franklin Park, where the bus was eventually parked.
The River Grove Police Department, along with the West Suburban Major Crime Task Force, launched an investigation into the shooting. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been taken into custody. The authorities are following up on leads, but the case remains unsolved.
The tragic death of Delmar McPhail Jr. has left his family and community in mourning. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support his family during this difficult time. Despite the ongoing investigation, the lack of arrests and suspects has left many questions unanswered, and the search for justice continues.
