Malik K. Bingham, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on February 22, 2017, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Chatham neighborhood, where Malik and his 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Wilteeah Jones, were fatally shot. The couple was expecting their first child, a baby girl they had already named Mileah. The shooting took place after the couple left a 75th birthday celebration for Jones' grandmother at the family's south side home.
Both victims were found shot to death in the 7600 block of South Champlain Avenue and were pronounced dead at an area hospital, along with their unborn child.
Investigators believe that the shooting was not random and that both victims were targeted due to a conflict involving Malik Bingham. Police records indicate that Bingham was a documented gang member with previous arrests for gun possession, resisting arrest, and drug-related offenses. However, family members of Bingham disputed these claims, stating that he was working hard to get his life on track and had recently obtained his G.E.D. in anticipation of the birth of his daughter. A hidden gun was found inside the vehicle that the couple was in at the time of the shooting.
Despite the efforts of investigators, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Malik Bingham and Wilteeah Jones. The police continue to look into the backgrounds of both individuals to determine the motive behind the targeted attack. Family members have urged anyone with information to come forward, even encouraging anonymous tips to help solve the case. The tragic deaths of Malik Bingham, Wilteeah Jones, and their unborn child remain a poignant reminder of the violence that continues to plague Chicago.
