On October 1, 2024, 17-year-old Antoine Smith Jr., also known as “TJ” or “Lil Ghost,” was shot and killed in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred late in the evening near the intersection of 78th Street and Ashland Avenue.
Chicago Police responded to reports of gunfire and a person shot, finding Antoine suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to the Chicago Police Department, Antoine was outside when a suspect drove up and fired several shots at him before fleeing the scene. The suspect's vehicle and the circumstances of the shooting are under investigation by Area 2 detectives. As of the current date, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line. The community's assistance is crucial in helping to identify and bring to justice those responsible for Antoine's death.
