Lewis Page, a 62-year-old gender nonconforming individual, was fatally shot in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago on August 16, 2023. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of West Wilcox Street shortly after 10:20 p.m., where Page was found in an alley with six gunshot wounds to the torso. Police responding to reports of shots found Page in critical condition and transported them to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Page, who was known as "Lovely" to friends and family, was a native of Chicago, having been born and raised there. They attended Crane High School and Rockwell Gardens University. Lovely had a family, including two daughters and grandchildren, as mentioned in a tribute video on TikTok. They were described by their family as a gay Black man and were recognized for their feminine presentation, often wearing attire, jewelry, makeup, and hair that aligned with their gender identity.
The death of Lovely Page marked a tragic loss within the LGBTQ community, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence against trans and gender nonconforming individuals. As of the current date, there is no reported information on any arrests or suspects in connection with Lovely Page's murder. The case remains unsolved, and Lovely's family continues to seek justice in their name.
