Desean Smith, a 25-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot on May 7, 2023, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. According to reports, Smith was walking in the 200 block of North St. Louis Avenue around 4 p.m. when a dark Jeep pulled up, and someone inside the vehicle opened fire on him.
Smith sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including to the chest, stomach, and right side.
He was immediately taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting was part of a violent weekend in Chicago, which saw a total of four people killed and at least 20 others wounded in various shootings across the city. Other incidents included the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer, Areanah Preston, and two other homicides in the Englewood and West Englewood neighborhoods.
As of the reports, there were no arrests made in connection with Desean Smith's death, and the investigation was ongoing. The incident highlights the persistent issue of gun violence in Chicago, which continues to affect many lives in the city.
