Keyontae Hodges, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on August 24, 2019, in a drive-by shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Around 4:40 p.m., Hodges was standing on a sidewalk in the 3700 block of West Ohio Street when a silver Infiniti drove by and opened fire. He was struck multiple times and was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy confirmed that Hodges died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has been plagued by gun violence, and Hodges' death was one of several shootings that weekend in Chicago. Despite the efforts of the police, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The investigation is ongoing, with Area North detectives working to identify the suspects involved in the drive-by shooting. The lack of witnesses and the quick escape of the perpetrators have made it challenging for law enforcement to gather sufficient evidence to make any arrests.
Hodges' death has left a void in his community, where he was known and loved. His family and friends have been vocal about their grief and the need for justice. They have called for increased police presence and community engagement to prevent further violence in the area. The case remains open, and the police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to help solve the murder of Keyontae Hodges.
