Jeremiah James, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 8, 2020, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood on the Far South Side of Chicago. Jeremiah was found with a gunshot wound to the head around 9:47 p.m. in the 13000 block of South Ellis Avenue. He was immediately taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled his death a homicide.
On the same night, a 19-year-old man was also shot in the leg in the same incident. He was taken to the same hospital and was reported to be in fair condition. The police released photos of a person of interest who may have fired a handgun in the area. The individual was described as a male wearing a white or light-colored hoodie and red shoes. The authorities urged anyone with information to contact Area Two detectives.
The investigation into Jeremiah James' death is ongoing, with the police actively seeking leads and information from the public. The release of the photos of the person of interest is a crucial step in identifying and apprehending the suspect responsible for this tragic incident. The community and law enforcement continue to work together to bring justice for Jeremiah and his family.
