On December 13, 2017, Earron D. Moore, a 25-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. At approximately 10:16 a.m., while standing near the street in the 700 block of North Lawndale Avenue, Moore was targeted by an assailant who fired from a passing vehicle. He sustained at least one gunshot wound to the back and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:57 a.m. the following day.
Moore resided in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.
As of January 2025, Moore's homicide remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The case continues to be an open investigation, with law enforcement seeking information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
In the broader context of that day, Chicago experienced multiple shootings resulting in fatalities and injuries. Alongside Moore, two other individuals lost their lives due to gun violence: Romell Durr, a 23-year-old male, and Jonathan Gavina, a 26-year-old male. Additionally, nine others were wounded in separate incidents across the city's South and West sides.
The tragic death of Earron D. Moore highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Chicago. Community members and law enforcement continue to seek justice for Moore and other victims, emphasizing the need for public cooperation and information sharing to solve these cases.
