Damion Gray, a 54-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 2, 2018, in Chicago, IL. Gray was struck by stray gunfire while walking outside a gas station in the 8700 block of South State Street on August 1, 2018, around 8:15 p.m. The gunfire came from a gunman firing shots in the direction of the gas station, and it is believed that Gray may not have been the intended target. He was pronounced dead at 2:34 p.m.
on August 2, 2018, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. An autopsy performed on August 3, 2018, determined that he died of a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide.
Authorities had conflicting ages for Gray, with police listing him as 56 and 54 by morgue officials. Despite the tragic circumstances, no arrests have been made in connection with his slaying. The investigation into Gray's death remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials continuing to seek information and leads that could help identify the perpetrator responsible for the shooting. The lack of arrests and suspects in the case has left Gray's family and the community seeking justice and closure for the senseless act of violence that claimed his life.
