Jason Edward Ahern Jr., a 22-year-old male, was tragically found with a fatal gunshot wound in Crestwood, Illinois, on December 12, 2019. The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide.
On that fateful day, Crestwood police received a call around 3:08 p.m. reporting shots fired in the 5700 block of West 128th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ahern in the rear parking lot of an apartment building with a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation into Ahern's death involved the Southwest Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, which was deployed to comb the area for witnesses and gather evidence. Police identified four vehicles of interest in connection to the shooting: a white Mercedes SUV, a dark-colored Dodge Durango with tinted windows, a silver Infiniti, and a Nissan Altima. Residents in the vicinity were asked to review their home security footage for any sightings of these vehicles.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection to Ahern's murder. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Ahern's death has left a profound impact on his community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a young life cut short. The search for justice continues as investigators work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
