Pares Preston Harrington, a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 5, 2019, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Harrington was standing on the sidewalk in the 800 block of North Springfield Avenue around 2:30 p.m. when a light-colored sedan approached, and an unknown assailant began shooting at him. Harrington was struck in the back and was subsequently transported to Norwegian American Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that Harrington died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Harrington's death was undertaken by Area North detectives. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with the shooting. The case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve the crime. The lack of witnesses and the anonymity of the shooter have posed significant challenges to the investigation.
Harrington's death is a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence that plagues many neighborhoods in Chicago. His family and friends have been left to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was cut short by senseless violence. Community members have called for increased efforts to address the root causes of such violence and to bring those responsible to justice.
