Samuel Michael Rockett Jr., a 32-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on October 3, 2016, in the West Side Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred at approximately 3:34 a.m. in the 100 block of North Central Avenue. Rockett was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:06 a.m. by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
He resided in the 100 block of Bellwood Avenue in Bellwood.
The shooting also left a 26-year-old man critically injured with gunshot wounds to the neck, chest, and jaw. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. The police investigation revealed that the shooting took place inside an apartment building, where officers were seen gathering evidence and securing the scene.
Further investigation led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the shooting. The suspect, identified as a roommate of Rockett, was charged with murder and attempted murder. According to prosecutors, the suspect had an altercation with Rockett before the shooting occurred. The suspect's identity and details of the legal proceedings were not disclosed in the available sources.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago and the impact it has on communities. The investigation into Rockett's death and the subsequent legal actions against the suspect underscore the efforts of law enforcement to address such incidents and bring justice to the victims and their families.
