Deangelo Smith, a 27-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 28, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Around 12:35 a.m., Deangelo Smith and a 19-year-old male were sitting in a parked vehicle in the 900 block of West 83rd Street when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire. Deangelo Smith was struck in the armpit, while the 19-year-old was shot in the back.
Both victims were transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where Deangelo Smith was pronounced dead. The 19-year-old male survived and was stabilized. An autopsy later confirmed that Deangelo Smith died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Deangelo Smith's murder has been ongoing. As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Chicago Police Department's Area South detectives have been handling the case, but the lack of witnesses and leads has made progress difficult. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving the case, but so far, the perpetrator remains at large.
Deangelo Smith's death is one of many tragic instances of gun violence in Chicago, a city that has struggled with high rates of violent crime. The impact of his death has been deeply felt by his family and the community, who continue to seek justice for the young man whose life was cut short. The case remains open, and authorities continue to investigate in hopes of bringing the responsible party to justice.
