Abimbola "Bim" Sheleru, a 28-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 20, 2016, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the West Ridge neighborhood, where Sheleru and a friend were leaving a party at Bombay Hall. As they walked to their vehicle, a man jumped out of a car and shot Sheleru multiple times. The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m., and Sheleru was found lying in an alley by the police. He was taken to St.
Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead at 7:43 a.m. An autopsy confirmed that he died from multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that the shooter exited a dark-colored vehicle, fired several shots at Sheleru, and then fled the scene in the same car. The entire incident was captured on video surveillance cameras from the Bombay Hall parking lot. The police found 8-millimeter shell casings at the scene, which helped in identifying the suspect.
On December 6, 2016, Nicholas Bradbury, a 29-year-old male, was arrested by the Chicago Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit. He was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Abimbola Sheleru. Bradbury was identified as the driver of the vehicle involved in the shooting. He was ordered held without bond by Judge Adam Bourgeois Jr. during a court hearing. Prosecutors stated that there was no known relationship between Sheleru and Bradbury, suggesting that the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Abimbola Sheleru, known to his friends as "Bim Diggity," was the son of a pastor and the father of two children. His death left a significant impact on his community, and the case drew considerable attention due to the senseless nature of the crime. The legal proceedings against Nicholas Bradbury continued, with the prosecution presenting evidence from the surveillance footage and witness testimonies to build their case. The tragic loss of Abimbola Sheleru highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence in Chicago and the need for continued efforts to address this critical problem.
