Ernest Franklin, a 30-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of four victims killed in a mass shooting incident in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The incident occurred during a large gathering in the street around 11:35 p.m., when four males approached and began shooting.
The suspects in this case have not been identified or arrested, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Chicago police released a surveillance image of one of the suspects, who was seen wearing a yellow hoodie, and are actively seeking information from the public. The FBI has also offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the shooters.
The mass shooting incident has deeply affected the community, and authorities continue to work diligently to bring those responsible to justice. The victims, including Ernest Franklin, were all innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of this senseless act of violence.
