On July 24, 2015, 17-year-old Donnell Morrison, a male resident of the 1300 block of South Kostner Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. when Morrison was standing on the 1200 block of South Kolin Avenue. A black minivan pulled up, and someone fired a shot from the vehicle, striking Morrison in the back.
After the shooting, Morrison and his friends ran into a nearby house, where they discovered that he had
been injured. They immediately called for help, and Morrison was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
As of the report, no one was in custody for the murder. The investigation was ongoing, with the Chicago Police encouraging anyone with information about the murder to come forward. Andrew Holmes, who works with Chicago Survivors and lives in the neighborhood, appealed to the public to provide any details that might help in identifying the perpetrators. Holmes also offered counseling and resources to the Morrison family and other families affected by similar tragedies.
There were no reported arrests, suspects, or litigation related to Donnell Morrison's death at the time of the incident. The case remained unsolved, with the police relying on public tips to advance the investigation. The shooting highlighted the ongoing challenges of violence in the North Lawndale area and the need for community support and cooperation to address such crimes.
