Jermayne Darden, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on March 22, 2021, in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The incident occurred around 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue. Jermayne was standing outside with two other individuals when someone opened fire. He was shot in the head and was immediately taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting also left two other men
injured. A 62-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to the same hospital, where his condition was stabilized. An 18-year-old man later arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the wrist and was listed in good condition.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Jermayne Darden's death. The Chicago Police Department's Area Two detectives are actively investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified or apprehended. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this case.
