Calvin Seay, a 23-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on August 3, 2019, in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. According to reports, Calvin Seay was outside his home around 1:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Stewart Street when a gray vehicle approached. The occupants of the vehicle opened fire, hitting Seay in the head and chest. He was quickly transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
An autopsy confirmed that Seay died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Calvin Seay's murder was undertaken by Area South detectives. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made or suspects publicly identified. The gray vehicle involved in the shooting fled the scene northbound on Stewart Avenue, and authorities have not disclosed any further details about potential leads or motives behind the attack.
Calvin Seay's death was part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, where multiple shootings occurred across the city. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like Englewood, which have been disproportionately affected by such crimes. The lack of resolution in Seay's case underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving homicides and bringing perpetrators to justice in areas plagued by violence.
