Edwin "ED" Bryant, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 30, 2016, in Chicago, IL. Edwin and his twin brother, Edward Bryant, were standing in the 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood around 3:15 a.m. when a dark-colored vehicle drove by, and someone inside the vehicle opened fire. Edwin was struck in the neck and back, while Edward was shot in the chest and head.
Both brothers were rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival.
The Bryant twins were juniors at Marshall High School in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, having transferred from Lincoln Park High School as freshmen. Edwin had played basketball until middle school but later focused on football. Edward, on the other hand, was a standout basketball player for the Marshall High School team and the Chicago Demons, a youth basketball program in Old Town. Edward's coach described him as a talented player with a promising future in college basketball.
The investigation into the shooting of Edwin and Edward Bryant remains ongoing, with no arrests made and no suspects identified as of the latest reports. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning and searching for answers. The boys' mother, still grappling with the loss, has not publicly commented on the case, leaving the community and their friends to remember the twins and their potential unfulfilled.
The deaths of Edwin and Edward Bryant were part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, where they were among 17 people killed. The incident has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city and the devastating impact it has on families and communities. Despite the efforts of community leaders and law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, and the search for justice for Edwin and Edward continues.
