On September 12, 2020, Joshua Davis, a 32-year-old African American man from Chicago Lawn, was fatally shot while driving in the 2300 block of West 63rd Street in Chicago. At approximately 2:05 p.m., a male suspect in a dark-colored SUV pulled alongside Davis's vehicle and opened fire, striking him in the chest. Davis was transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident was part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, during which 54 people were shot, 12 of them fatally. The victims ranged in age from 27 to 86 years old, with three of the fatalities being women. This surge in violence surpassed the previous week's Labor Day weekend, which saw eight fatalities and 48 injuries over three days.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Joshua Davis's death. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the case, seeking any leads that might identify the suspect or suspects involved in this tragic incident. Community members are urged to come forward with any information that could assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
