Dion Hartwell Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, was found fatally shot on December 16, 2020, in the Riverdale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified him and confirmed that he died from multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide. The incident occurred near a parking lot in the 300 block of East 133rd Street, close to Dubois Elementary School. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 11:20 p.m.
and, with the help of a police helicopter, found Hartwell unresponsive at the scene. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
The investigation into Dion Hartwell Jr.'s death is being conducted by Area Two detectives. As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with his murder. The case remains open, and authorities are continuing their efforts to gather information and bring those responsible to justice. The tragic loss of this young man has left a significant impact on his community, and his family and friends continue to seek answers and justice for his untimely death.
