On December 15, 2023, 15-year-old Kidonnie Smith was found dead in the trunk of a burning car in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Bridgeport area, specifically in an alley in the 3700 block of South Parnell Avenue, not far from Guaranteed Rate Field.
Kidonnie Smith's body was discovered by authorities just after 2 a.m. on Friday.
Firefighters had responded to the scene to extinguish the flames of the burning car, and during their investigation, they found the teen's body in the vehicle's trunk. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The cause of death, as determined by the medical examiner, was due to gunshot wounds. Kidonnie Smith had been shot in the neck and chest, and his death was ruled a homicide.
As of the current date, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident. The Area One detectives are still investigating the case, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
The family of Kidonnie Smith confirmed his identity, and his death has been acknowledged as a result of gun violence in Chicago.
