On a Tuesday afternoon in Chicago, the life of 34-year-old Shawnquanice Q. Kimbrough was tragically cut short. On February 3, 2026, Kimbrough was discovered in her vehicle on the third floor of a parking garage on the University of Illinois Chicago medical campus, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. She was at the Illinois Medical District for an appointment.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 1:35 p.m. in the parking structure located at 1100 S.
Wood St., prompted a swift response from law enforcement. The University of Illinois Chicago police quickly locked down the garage to ensure the safety of the campus community and issued an alert for people to avoid the area. Investigators have indicated that the shooting may have been a targeted act, possibly stemming from a domestic dispute.
Following the discovery of Kimbrough, a description of a potential suspect emerged. Authorities were reportedly looking for a male, approximately 5'9" tall with dreadlocks, who was seen wearing all black and leaving the third floor of the parking garage on foot. Despite this lead, as of the day following the shooting, no arrests had been made, and the gunman was not in custody.
The investigation into the death of Shawnquanice Q. Kimbrough is ongoing. Another shooting incident occurred a short time earlier that day at a nearby White Castle, but police have stated that they do not believe the two events are connected.
