Antwon Demarco Green, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 4, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Antwon was standing in front of a home in the Lawndale neighborhood when he began arguing with some men around 7:50 p.m. One of them opened fire, and Antwon was shot in the back. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about 30 minutes later.
Antwon was looking forward to starting another year at Corliss High School on the Far South Side. His father, Michael Jones, expressed the family's grief, stating that Antwon was excited about seeing his friends again. The incident occurred during a violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago, where at least 45 people were shot, seven of whom were killed.
Despite the tragic loss, there is no information available regarding any arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to Antwon's death. The Chicago Police Department had deployed 1,300 extra officers to maintain peace during the Labor Day weekend, but the violence persisted. Antwon's death remains a painful reminder of the ongoing struggle against gun violence in Chicago.
