On March 20, 2024, a tragic incident occurred on Chicago's South Side, resulting in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Tyree Brown. The incident took place in the morning, around 11:55 a.m., when Tyree was standing outside in the 700 block of East 91st Place. A passenger in an unknown white vehicle began firing in Tyree's direction, leading to him sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
Tyree was found in the 9100 block of South Dauphin with two gunshot wounds to the back and one gunshot wound to the upper chest. He was immediately transported to Comer Children's Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Tyree Brown, correcting an initial report that had listed his age as 13 years old. As of the latest updates, no offenders are in custody in connection with Tyree's murder.
This incident is another example of the devastating impact of gun violence, particularly on young lives. Tyree's death has been recognized and mourned by various communities and organizations, including the National Gun Violence Memorial, which has dedicated a profile to him.
