Eric Markeith Shaw Jr., a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on February 20, 2020, in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Shaw was walking out of a home in the 2900 block of West Harrison Street when he was approached by an unknown assailant who opened fire. Shaw was struck twice and was subsequently taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m., and the Chicago police, along with the Cook County medical examiner's office, confirmed the details of the shooting. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with Shaw's murder, and the case remains under investigation by Area North detectives.
The lack of suspects or arrests in the case has left many questions unanswered, and the community continues to seek justice for Shaw. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this tragic case.
