Calvert Webster, a 20-year-old African American male, was found shot to death in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side of Chicago on September 25, 2019. The incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. in an alley located in the 11300 block of South Parnell Avenue. According to the Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Webster was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy later revealed that he had died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The circumstances surrounding Webster's death remain unclear, and as of the latest reports, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the case. Area South detectives are investigating the incident, but the details of how the shooting unfolded are still unknown. The lack of witnesses and leads has made it challenging for the authorities to make significant progress in the investigation.
Despite the efforts of the police, the case has not seen any major developments, and Webster's family continues to seek justice for his untimely death. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that might help solve the case, but so far, no substantial tips have been reported. The tragic loss of Calvert Webster highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago and the difficulties faced by law enforcement in solving such crimes.
