Myqwon Blanchard, a 22-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed on May 31, 2020. The incident occurred at the North Riverside Park Mall, located in the western suburbs of Chicago. On that fateful day, Blanchard was pursued by an unidentified gunman behind the Olive Garden restaurant at the mall. The gunman, with both hands gripping a weapon, fired multiple shots at close range into Blanchard's body after he fell to the sidewalk.
Blanchard was found by officers on the sidewalk and was subsequently taken to Loyola University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting took place during a period of chaos and looting at the mall, which added to the complexity of the investigation. Despite the release of a 12-second video clip showing the gunman chasing and shooting Blanchard, the suspect managed to escape in a waiting car. The North Riverside police have urged anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect to come forward, but as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made.
The investigation into Myqwon Blanchard's murder remains ongoing. The police have not provided further descriptions of the suspect or the getaway car, and no significant leads have been reported. The lack of arrests and the ongoing nature of the investigation highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving this case. The community and Blanchard's family continue to seek justice for the young man whose life was cut short in such a violent manner.
