Rodney Latrell "BossTrell" Stewart, a 17-year-old African American male, was tragically murdered on November 8, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. Stewart was found face down in an alley in the 2600 block of West 83rd Street, having been shot in the back of the head. He died later that day. Stewart's death came just two days before he was scheduled to leave Chicago for Iowa, where he planned to live with friends and had a job lead.
His family and friends described him as a responsible and easy-going young man who stayed out of trouble.
Stewart had been living with his grandmother, Sheila Green, since he was 10 years old. Despite his efforts to avoid trouble, Stewart had warned his grandmother about having "enemies" and feeling unsafe. In the months leading up to his death, Stewart moved multiple times, seeking safety and stability. He lived with his mother, then his girlfriend LaDorothy Morrison and her family, and finally with his grandmother again. Stewart's school attendance suffered, and he missed almost an entire semester.
The investigation into Stewart's murder revealed that he had been trying to escape the dangers he faced in Chicago. Despite his efforts, he was unable to avoid the violence that ultimately claimed his life. The details of any arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Stewart's death remain unclear from the available sources.
