An 18-year-old man, identified as Kemoni Pitchford, was fatally shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on January 31, 2025. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the 200 block of North Central Avenue, where Pitchford and another man, aged 26, were standing on a sidewalk when gunfire erupted. Pitchford sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office later confirmed his death as a homicide.
The second victim, a 26-year-old man, was shot in the chest and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was reported to be in fair condition. Authorities have not disclosed any further details regarding his identity or his connection to Pitchford.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Chicago Police Department has not identified any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing. Public records on arrests in Chicago are available through official databases, but there is no indication that any individuals have been taken into custody for this crime.
