Artivis Gladney, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on July 17, 2016, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred at a house party around 11:50 p.m. in the 5000 block of West Jackson. Shots were fired, resulting in the fatal shooting of Artivis Gladney and the wounding of another man.
Following the incident, Eric Black, a 33-year-old male, was charged with the murder of Artivis Gladney.
He faced one count each of murder, attempted murder, and unlawful use of a weapon. The charges were brought against him for the shooting that took place at the house party. The case against Eric Black proceeded to trial, where he was accused of fatally shooting Artivis Gladney and wounding another man.
The tragic death of Artivis Gladney highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like Austin. The community continues to grapple with the impact of such incidents, as they mourn the loss of young lives and seek justice for the victims. The legal proceedings against Eric Black are part of the broader efforts to address and combat violence in the city.
