Shalonza E. McToy, a 22-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on June 18, 2018, in Chicago, IL. She was shot multiple times in the head, chest, and arm during a shooting incident in the Near West Side neighborhood. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the ABLA Brooks Homes public housing complex near 13th and Loomis. McToy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting also involved several other victims, including a 17-year-old boy named Erin Carey, who was
initially presumed dead by paramedics and covered with a sheet. Carey was later found to be alive and was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead the following day. The incident left a total of six people shot, with McToy and Carey being the two fatalities.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that it was likely related to an ongoing gang dispute in the area. A weapon, possibly a Mac-10, was recovered from the scene. Despite the presence of several surveillance cameras in the area, none of the surviving shooting victims cooperated with investigators. Area Central detectives continued to investigate the case, but no arrests or suspects were reported in connection with McToy's death.
The tragic loss of Shalonza E. McToy and the circumstances surrounding her death highlight the ongoing issues of gun violence and gang-related activities in Chicago. The community mourned her loss, and efforts to address the root causes of such violence remained a priority for local authorities and community leaders.
