Carlos James Hemphill, a 33-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on February 20, 2016, in the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Hemphill was found with a gunshot wound to the pelvis in the 8100 block of South Stewart Avenue and was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn the following day. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that Hemphill died from the gunshot wound.
The incident occurred when Hemphill was standing in the 8100
block of South Harvard Avenue, less than a block from where he was later found. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on February 20, 2016, someone in a white or gray vehicle fired shots, critically injuring Hemphill. The shooting appeared to be gang-related, according to police. Earlier that same evening, two other men, aged 23 and 24, were also shot in the nearby 8000 block of South Stewart Avenue. They were standing in the area when someone in a passing dark vehicle fired shots, injuring both men in the leg.
As of the latest available information, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Hemphill's murder. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, with police continuing to seek leads and gather evidence. The case highlights the persistent issue of gun violence in Chicago and the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such crimes.
