Jazzlyn Robinson, a 15-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on June 4, 2020, in Sauk Village, Illinois. She was fatally shot in the head at her home on 218th Street around 8:50 p.m. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that she died the following day at Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The autopsy revealed that Jazzlyn's death was a result of a gunshot wound to the head, and it was ruled a homicide.
The incident occurred while Jazzlyn was at
home, reportedly getting her hair braided. According to family members, a male relative, who has not been publicly identified by the police, was present in the house at the time of the shooting. This relative, who did not reside at the home, allegedly left the scene before the police arrived. The police have indicated that they were seeking a warrant for his arrest, but no further details about the suspect or the circumstances of the shooting have been disclosed.
Jazzlyn's mother, Shavonda Morens, was in Chicago attending to a family member with COVID-19 when she received the devastating news from her son. Despite the passage of time, the family has expressed frustration and heartbreak over the lack of progress in the investigation. They have repeatedly sought updates from the police, but have received little information. The family believes that the gun used in the shooting belonged to the male relative, although this has not been confirmed by the authorities.
Nearly a year after the incident, no arrests or charges have been made in connection with Jazzlyn's death. The family continues to seek justice and answers, feeling that the case has not been given the attention it deserves. They have voiced concerns that the investigation is being neglected and have called for more action from the police and the Cook County state’s attorney’s office. The lack of closure has left Jazzlyn's family in a state of ongoing grief and uncertainty, as they struggle to understand the circumstances that led to the loss of their beloved daughter.
