Zhanybek Kadaev, a 32-year-old man, was found fatally shot on January 6, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. His body was discovered around 3:15 a.m. on the sidewalk in the 2100 block of West Gladys Avenue, located on the city's Near West Side. Kadaev had suffered a gunshot wound to his shoulder and a laceration to his temple. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office later confirmed that his death was ruled a homicide.
Kadaev was a resident of the 4100 block of North Marine Drive in Chicago. His killing occurred less than a mile from the United Center, a well-known landmark in the city. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, with Area 3 detectives working to determine the events leading up to the shooting. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Law enforcement officials have not released any further details regarding potential motives or individuals involved.
