Deangelo Mills, a 28-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 7, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Mills and another man were standing outside with a group in the 5900 block of West Huron Street when shots were fired at approximately 1:36 a.m. Mills was struck in the head and torso, while the other man, aged 21, was shot in the chest.
Both victims were transported to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, where Mills succumbed to his injuries.
The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed Mills' identity and his residence in the Austin neighborhood. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, Mills was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reported to be in fair condition following the shooting.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Chicago Police Department's Area Four detectives are actively investigating the case. The authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives behind the attack. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
The tragic death of Deangelo Mills is part of a broader pattern of gun violence that has plagued Chicago. On the same weekend, 43 people were shot, eight of them fatally, across the city. The violence that weekend surpassed the previous weekend's toll, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago.
