Merlyn D. McCallister, a 51-year-old man from Hillside, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on March 14, 2021, while walking his dog in the 1700 block of North Major on Chicago's West Side. Merlyn, who immigrated from Barbados in 1989, was a beloved husband to Rosie and a loving father to three children: Mara, Merlin, and Matthew. He had been working the same construction job since the 1990s and was known as a dedicated family man.
On the morning of his death, Merlyn was walking his
dog, a routine he followed daily. Minutes later, his wife Rosie heard three gunshots and found Merlyn lying on the ground with a bullet wound in his abdomen. Despite being rushed to Loyola Hospital, he was later pronounced dead. The incident was captured by a neighbor's security camera, which showed the final moments of Merlyn's life.
The investigation into Merlyn's death revealed that no one has been arrested or taken into custody for the crime. The Chicago Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward, but as of now, the case remains unsolved. Merlyn's family has expressed their grief and called for the perpetrator to confess, emphasizing the devastating impact the random act of violence has had on their lives.
In the wake of Merlyn's death, his family started a Go Fund Me page to support his wife and children. The community has also come together to offer condolences and share memories of Merlyn, who was remembered as a kind and hardworking individual.
The lack of progress in the investigation has left Merlyn's loved ones seeking answers and justice. The family continues to hope that someone will come forward with information that can help bring closure to this tragic event.
