On January 26, 2025, 16-year-old Makai Rodriguez was fatally shot in Chicago's Altgeld Gardens neighborhood. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. inside a residence on the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue. Makai, an African American teenager, sustained nine gunshot wounds and was transported in critical condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was later pronounced dead.
Two other individuals were injured in the same shooting.
A 17-year-old boy suffered eight gunshot wounds and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. An 18-year-old man was shot in the right arm and wrist and was also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was reported to be in good condition.
Chicago police reported that the three victims were inside the residence when an unknown assailant opened fire. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have interviewed a person of interest. However, no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed as of the latest available information.
The tragic death of Makai Rodriguez, a 16-year-old African American male, adds to the ongoing concern over gun violence affecting youth in Chicago. Community members and officials continue to seek answers and justice in the wake of this senseless act.
