Corey Gilmore, a 39-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on July 2, 2020, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Huron Street in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Corey Gilmore was standing outside with another man when a male suspect approached and opened fire. Gilmore was struck in the chest, neck, and face. He was immediately taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The other man, aged 36, was shot in both arms and was also taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was reported to be in fair condition.
The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that Corey Gilmore's death was a result of multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide. Despite the severity of the incident, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Chicago Police Department's Area Four detectives are actively investigating the case, but as of now, there have been no suspects identified or taken into custody.
The shooting of Corey Gilmore was part of a particularly violent day in Chicago, where a total of fifteen people were shot, three of them fatally. The other fatal shootings occurred in the Little Village and Burnside neighborhoods. In Little Village, Noe J. Mondragon-Jimenez, a 27-year-old Hispanic male, was shot multiple times by two males who exited a dark-colored car and opened fire. He was also taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In Burnside, an unidentified male was shot multiple times and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The investigation into Corey Gilmore's death continues, with detectives working to gather more information and leads. The community remains on edge, hoping for justice and an end to the violence that has plagued the area. The lack of arrests and suspects in the case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing gun violence and ensuring the safety of residents in Chicago's neighborhoods.
