On May 22, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of 15-year-old Jimmie Lee Goodwin. According to Chicago police, the incident took place around 10:15 p.m. when two teenagers, ages 14 and 15, were walking on the sidewalk in the 100 block of West 104th Place. Suddenly, someone fired shots at them.
Jimmie Lee Goodwin, the 15-year-old victim, was found in a nearby alley with gunshot wounds to the head and back.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim, a 14-year-old, was hit in the shoulder and sustained a graze wound to the head. He was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition.
The shooting is part of an investigation by Area Two detectives, but as of the latest reports, no one is in custody. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, with Jimmie Lee Goodwin being another young life lost to such violence.
The community has been mourning the loss of Jimmie Lee Goodwin, with tributes and memorials set up to honor his memory. The National Gun Violence Memorial has also recognized his death, allowing friends and family to light candles and share photos in his memory.
