On November 19, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in the South Side of Chicago, resulting in the deaths of two 14-year-old boys, one of whom was identified as Rashad Dorsey. The bodies of the teenagers were found in an alley in the Chatham community, specifically in the 800-block of East 89th Place in the Burnside neighborhood.
The incident unfolded around 2:30 p.m. when police received a call regarding an attempted auto theft in progress.
The caller reported that four males, described as 14 to 15 years old and wearing black hoodies, were trying to steal a neighbor's vehicle from the alley. The suspects allegedly used something to break the window of the car. Shortly after the call, witnesses heard multiple gunshots, and the police found the two teenagers shot and killed in the alley.
The crime scene was marked by over 30 bullet casings, indicating a violent and intense shooting. Rashad Dorsey was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, while the identity of the second victim was initially not confirmed but later identified as Dacarri Womack.
The police have not confirmed whether the two boys who were killed were part of the group attempting to break into the vehicle. As of the latest reports, no one is in custody, and Area Two Detectives are continuing to investigate the case. The community is expressing outrage and concern over the senseless violence, particularly given the presence of multiple childcare businesses in the immediate area.
The incident is part of a larger context of ongoing crime and violence in the neighborhood, with residents reporting frequent car thefts and gunshots. The community is calling for increased police patrols and more programs to engage teenagers and keep them away from crime.
