Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Erik Colon death by force case profile photo

Erik Colon

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 16, 2025

Victim Details

Erik Colon

Male

Chicago

IL

2025-03-16

18

Erik

Colon

07/15/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Erik Colon, an 18-year-old male, was fatally shot in a triple shooting that occurred in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident took place on March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:26 p.m. on Crystal Street. Colon, along with two other individuals—a 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy—was standing outside a residence when gunfire erupted. Colon sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and right arm. Despite his injuries, he managed to transport himself to St. Mary Ho ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Erik Colon, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man wounded in West Humboldt Park triple shooting dies
  • ABC7 Chicago: Man, 18, ID'd in Humboldt Park triple shooting, officials say
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    It's truly distressing to think about what Erik and his family must be going through right now. The ... ...Read More
    04/20/2025
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Erik Colon

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Jhakel Clark death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Jhakel Clark

    Death: Nov 28, 2014
    Jhakel Clark, a 15-year-old boy, was tragically killed on November 28, 2014, in the Chicago Lawn nei e ...Read More
    Khan Butler death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Khan Butler

    Death: Oct 22, 2016
    Khan Butler, a 31-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on October 22, 2016, in the South t ...Read More
    Lee Andrew McCullum death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Lee Andrew McCullum

    Death: May 12, 2016
    Lee Andrew McCullum III, a 22-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed e ...Read More
    Emmanuel Scott death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Emmanuel Scott

    Death: May 14, 2022
    Emmanuel Scott, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on May 14, 2022, i ...Read More
    Brandon Greenwood death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Brandon Greenwood

    Death: Dec 04, 2024
    On December 4, 2024, Brandon Greenwood, a 23-year-old man, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle i ...Read More
    NShaune Johnson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    NShaune Johnson

    Death: Dec 04, 2020
    Nshaune Johnson, a 21-year-old man from Chicago, IL, was fatally shot on December 4, 2020. The incid i ...Read More
    Johnie Maurice Veal death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Johnie Maurice Veal

    Death: Jan 14, 2025
    Johnie Maurice Veal, a 42-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicag a ...Read More