On the evening of March 24, 2025, 13-year-old African American boy Tawon Tribble was fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred around 6:54 p.m. in the 500 block of West 65th Place. Tawon was struck in the chest by a discharged firearm and was transported to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed his identity and ruled his death a homicide.
Witnesses reported that Tawon was in a back room of the residence when the gunshot was heard. An individual was seen fleeing the room immediately after the shot. Chicago police took a person of interest into custody for questioning; however, no charges have been filed as of the latest reports. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether it was accidental or intentional, remain under investigation by Area 1 detectives.
Community leaders and family members have expressed profound grief over the loss of Tawon Tribble, a 13-year-old African American boy. Pastor Donovan Price, who met with the family at the hospital, described the incident as another tragic and preventable loss, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence affecting children in Chicago. Calls for increased gun safety measures and responsible firearm storage have intensified in the wake of this tragedy.
Tawon Tribble's death adds to a series of recent incidents involving children and firearms in the city, underscoring the urgent need for community engagement and preventive strategies to protect the youth from such devastating events.
