Simmieon McGruder, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on January 3, 2017, in the Homan Square neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. The incident occurred at approximately 11:13 p.m. when officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 3200 block of West Lexington. Upon arrival, they found Simmieon and his brother, Simmie McGruder, lying in the street.
Simmieon had been shot in the head and left arm and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:52 p.m. His brother, 25-year-old Simmie McGruder, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at Mount Sinai at 5:13 a.m. the following day.
The McGruder brothers resided in the 3600 block of West Douglas. The police have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting, and no suspects have been identified. The investigation into their deaths remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information and leads from the community.
Simmieon McGruder had a prior arrest record, having been arrested in or around Chicago on February 16, 2014. However, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The circumstances surrounding his arrest and any potential connection to his death have not been disclosed.
The tragic deaths of Simmieon and Simmie McGruder highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like Homan Square. The community and law enforcement continue to grapple with the impact of such violence and the need for effective measures to prevent further loss of life.
