Darius Binns, a 24-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on January 1, 2019. The incident occurred in the suburb of Calumet Park, specifically near the intersection of 124th and Ada streets. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, Binns sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead at 1:36 p.m.
on January 3, 2019.
The investigation into Darius Binns' death was promptly initiated by the Calumet Park police. The authorities classified the incident as a homicide. Despite the immediate response, details about the circumstances leading to the shooting remained scarce in the initial days following the incident. The police were unable to provide further information about potential suspects or motives at that time, and the investigation was ongoing.
Darius Binns had a criminal record, which included previous arrests and convictions. He had served time in the Cook County jail and had a stint in the Jacksonville Correctional Center in central Illinois for residential burglary and possession or use of a firearm by a felon. Additionally, he had been arrested for having contact with street gang members while being a felon.
As of the latest available information, no arrests had been made in connection with the murder of Darius Binns. The investigation continued, with detectives working to gather more evidence and identify any suspects involved in the shooting. The case highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing gun violence and solving homicides in the Chicago area.
