Jermaine "FBG Brick" Robinson, a 26-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on July 17, 2017, in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Robinson, known for his involvement in the local rap scene, was a member of the Fly Boy Gang (FBG), a group associated with the Gangster Disciples. His death was part of a broader pattern of gang-related violence that has plagued Chicago for years.
On the afternoon of July 17, 2017, Robinson and his friend, Stanley Jacob Mack, also
known as Coby Mack, were gunned down in a cold-blooded murder. The incident occurred around 2:50 PM at the 6300 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue. Robinson was found with a gunshot wound to the head in front of a home, while Mack was discovered in the back gangway with gunshot wounds to his back and arm. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The postmortem examination confirmed that they died from multiple gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled homicides.
The murder of Jermaine Robinson was believed to be linked to ongoing gang rivalries in the area. The Fly Boy Gang, to which Robinson belonged, had a well-documented feud with rival groups, including those led by rappers Chief Keef and Edai. This rivalry often manifested in violent confrontations and retaliatory shootings, contributing to the high levels of gun violence in Chicago.
Despite the high-profile nature of the case, there have been no arrests or significant developments in the investigation into Robinson's murder. The lack of witnesses willing to come forward and the pervasive culture of silence in gang-afflicted neighborhoods have hindered the progress of the investigation. The Chicago Police Department continues to face challenges in solving such cases, where fear of retaliation often prevents community members from cooperating with law enforcement.
Robinson's death was a significant blow to his family, particularly his younger brother, Carlton Weekly, known as FBG Duck, who was also a prominent figure in the local rap scene. Tragically, FBG Duck himself was later killed in a similar act of violence in 2020. Their mother, LaSheena Weekly, has been vocal about the impact of gun violence on her family and has called for peace and an end to the cycle of retaliation that has claimed the lives of her sons and many others in Chicago.
The case of Jermaine "FBG Brick" Robinson remains a stark reminder of the ongoing issues of gang violence and the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing these crimes. The lack of resolution in his murder case underscores the need for continued efforts to combat gun violence and support affected communities in Chicago.
