On May 18, 2023, 17-year-old Donnell Jamison, a student and football player at Corliss High School, was found dead in Fuller Park, Chicago, Illinois. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
The incident occurred during a weekend marked by a surge in gun violence in Chicago, where 53 people were shot, and 11 were fatally wounded over the Memorial Day weekend.
Donnell Jamison's death was part of this alarming increase in gun violence, which city leaders attributed to broader issues of community disinvestment, poverty, and trauma.
Police reported that Donnell Jamison's body was discovered between two houses in Fuller Park. As of the current reports, the killer remains at large, and no arrests have been made in connection with his death.
The community and his school reacted with deep sorrow and a call for change. Students and teachers at Corliss High School expressed their grief and determination to address the ongoing issue of gun violence in their city. The school community emphasized the need for less gun violence and more focus on the well-being and education of their students.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Interim CPD Superintendent Fred Waller addressed the public about the surge in gun violence, highlighting the efforts of law enforcement to recover illegal guns and the ongoing work to ensure safety in the city's neighborhoods. Despite these efforts, the death of Donnell Jamison remains a poignant reminder of the persistent challenges faced by the community.
