Malcolm Cardine, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 8, 2019, in a drive-by shooting in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred early in the morning when a shooter stepped out of a gray-colored car and fired several shots at Cardine, who was walking down the first block of South Kostner Avenue. Cardine was struck multiple times, including a fatal shot to the head. He was later pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.
A bystander, a 28-year-old man, was also grazed by a bullet but survived after receiving treatment at Norwegian American Hospital.
The investigation into Malcolm Cardine's death revealed that he lived just a few blocks away from the scene of the shooting. Despite the efforts of Area North detectives, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The shooter fled the scene in the same gray-colored car, heading north. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and it is not known whether Cardine was specifically targeted or if the shooting was a random act of violence.
The lack of arrests and suspects in the case has left many questions unanswered. The community and Cardine's family continue to seek justice for his untimely death. The Chicago Police Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, but as of now, the case remains unsolved. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, which has claimed the lives of many young individuals like Malcolm Cardine.
