Thornella Grubbs, a 28-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on July 5, 2020, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Thornella and a group of people were lighting fireworks on the sidewalk in the 1500 block of South Millard Avenue when a white vehicle approached, and someone inside started shooting. Thornella was struck in the head and abdomen and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed her death. Alongside Thornella, five men were also injured in the shooting, with their ages ranging from 27 to 44.
The shooting incident was part of a violent weekend in Chicago, with multiple shootings occurring across the city. The police initially reported that eight victims had been shot in the incident involving Thornella, but further investigation revealed that six were shot on Millard Avenue, while three others were wounded in a separate incident less than ten minutes later in the 1400 block of South Lawndale Avenue. The violence that weekend also included a mass shooting in Englewood on the South Side, where eight people were shot, four of them fatally, including a 14-year-old boy.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Thornella Grubbs' murder. The investigation is ongoing, and the Chicago police continue to seek information from the public to help solve the case. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this senseless act of violence. Thornella's death is a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence plaguing Chicago and the need for continued efforts to address this critical issue.
