On September 13, 2020, in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood, 86-year-old Herbert Davis, an African American male, was found deceased in his brother's residence on the 11900 block of South Lafayette Avenue. He had sustained five gunshot wounds. The tragic incident was discovered when Herbert Davis's daughter arrived at the home and found her father unresponsive.
Upon her discovery, 85-year-old Carlie Davis, Herbert's younger brother, allegedly admitted to her that 'something went wrong' and that 'he shot him.' First responders pronounced Herbert Davis dead at the scene.
Following the incident, Carlie Davis was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his brother, Herbert Davis. Authorities reported that the shooting occurred during an argument between the two brothers at Carlie's home. During a bail hearing, Carlie Davis was ordered held on a $750,000 bond. He was scheduled to appear in court again on October 2, 2020.
This incident was part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, where Herbert Davis was among 12 individuals who lost their lives to gun violence. The circumstances surrounding the argument that led to the shooting were not detailed in the available reports. The case highlights the tragic consequences of familial disputes escalating to violence.
