Cortney Lamonte Foy, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on May 20, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Foy was getting into a vehicle around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of North Hermitage Avenue when he was struck by gunfire. Friends rushed him to Rush University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that Foy died from a gunshot wound to his torso.
The Chicago police and Area Central detectives launched a homicide investigation into Foy's death. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities seeking any leads that could help solve the case.
Foy's death was part of a violent weekend in Chicago, where multiple shootings occurred, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young life cut short by senseless violence.
