On April 30, 2018, 29-year-old African American male, Clarence Dabney, was fatally shot in Chicago's University Village neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near the intersection of 13th and Throop streets, close to Chicago Tech Academy, which subsequently went into lockdown. Dabney was seated in his car when he was struck multiple times on the left side of his body. Residents reported hearing seven to eight gunshots just before the incident.
At the time, police indicated a lack of eyewitness cooperation.
Following the shooting, Dabney's fiancée, Rhonda Morgan, expressed her grief, stating, "I was waiting for him and I got a call. I don’t know what to do now." His sister, Tanika Dabney, added, "I know everybody have a troubled past, but he’s a family man. We love him. This cannot be fixed. Our family will be broken forever." Friends acknowledged Dabney's past involvement with gangs and a brief period of incarceration but were uncertain about any motives for his killing.
In the aftermath, Dabney's cousin was charged in connection with the shooting. However, specific details regarding the arrest, including the cousin's identity and the charges filed, were not provided in the available sources.
The tragic death of 29-year-old African American male, Clarence Dabney, underscores the pervasive issue of gun violence in Chicago. His family and friends continue to seek justice and mourn the loss of a loved one whose life was cut short.
