On June 14, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in the Lawndale area of Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Demarion Jovan Raggs. The incident took place on South Independence Boulevard near West 13th Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. Demarion was standing on the sidewalk when he was shot in the head.
Following the shooting, Demarion was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office officially identified the victim as Demarion Jovan Raggs.
In an effort to investigate the shooting, the Chicago police released video footage and photos of three individuals who are believed to be connected to the incident. The footage shows these individuals walking down a street and at a gas station near the scene of the shooting. The police are seeking public assistance in identifying these individuals and have provided contact information for anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to Area Four detectives at 312-746-8252 or anonymously through CPDTip.com.
As of the current date, there is no information available indicating any arrests or trials related to Demarion's death, suggesting that the case remains unsolved. The incident has been widely reported and has sparked community concern about gun violence in the area.
