Murray Hayes, a 27-year-old man, was tragically shot to death on January 7, 2019, in Dolton, Illinois. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of East 152nd Street. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Hayes sustained gunshot wounds to the head and shoulder. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Hayes lived in the same block where he was shot.
The Dolton Police Chief, Robert Collins Jr., confirmed that the shooting was being investigated by the South Suburban Major Crimes Taskforce and Dolton police. However, the circumstances surrounding Hayes' death were not immediately clear, and it remains unknown whether any suspects have been identified. The Dolton police did not return requests for comments on the incident.
The investigation into the murder of Murray Hayes is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact the Dolton Police Department. The community has been left in shock and mourning, as friends and family remember Hayes and seek justice for his untimely death.
