George Demar Appleton, a 49-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, died on December 18, 2023. The incident occurred in a home located in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue in the Chicago Lawn area. According to the Chicago police, Appleton and an unidentified woman, aged 47, were both shot in the head while inside the residence around 2 p.m..
George Appleton was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The police did not specify where the shots were fired from, and as of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shootings.
Appleton was born on September 30, 1974, and his death was announced by the Katrina S. Bates Funeral Home in Chicago. The funeral home expressed condolences to the Appleton family and provided details for memorial services, which were scheduled for January 4 and 5, 2024, at their location on 1136 W. 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60620.
The community and family of George Appleton have been requested to send prayers of healing, continued support, strength, and love during this difficult time. The funeral home also offered the option for sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of George Appleton.
