Damien L. Snerling, a 40-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on April 28, 2019, in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, IL. Snerling had been on his way to pick up a friend when he was approached by an unidentified man as he exited a parked car in the 4400 block of South Wells Street. The assailant flashed a handgun and began to shoot, striking Snerling in the forehead and multiple times in the body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed the details of the shooting. Despite the efforts of Area Central detectives, no one has been taken into custody in connection with Snerling's murder. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Snerling was described by those who knew him as a "nice, hardworking, family-oriented guy." His untimely death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones and the community. The case remains unsolved, and the lack of arrests or suspects has added to the frustration and grief experienced by his family and friends. The community continues to seek justice for Snerling, hoping that new leads will eventually emerge to bring closure to this tragic incident.
