Jerome Mazutis, a 26-year-old man, was fatally shot on May 11, 2020, in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. He was in the back seat of a vehicle when a male suspect on foot shot him in the back. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. in the 3300 block of South Lituanica Avenue. Jerome was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that he died from a gunshot wound to the back and ruled his death a homicide.
Jerome Mazutis was identified as a male victim, but his ethnicity was not specified in the available sources.
The investigation into Jerome Mazutis's death is ongoing, with Area One detectives conducting a homicide investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects are in custody. The shooting marked the second homicide in the Bridgeport neighborhood that year. The police have not released any further details about potential suspects or motives behind the shooting.
In the broader context of gun violence in the area, other incidents have occurred around the same time. For example, on March 22, 2020, a 38-year-old man was shot to death in the 3100 block of South Benson Street. Additionally, nonfatal shootings were reported, including a 48-year-old man wounded by gunfire on March 5, 2020, and a 16-year-old boy injured in a drive-by shooting on February 16, 2020. These incidents highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community.
The case of Jerome Mazutis remains unresolved, with law enforcement authorities continuing their efforts to bring justice to the victim and his family. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
