On March 24, 2023, Jaleel Spencer, a 32-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The incident occurred in an alley in the 4700 block of South Michigan Avenue around 3 p.m..
According to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Spencer was shot during a domestic-related incident.
He sustained gunshot wounds to the left leg and abdomen and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, and charges were pending at the time of the report.
The incident was captured on video, which later went viral on social media. The footage shows Jaleel Spencer on the ground after being shot and a woman running back to a black sedan. This has sparked outrage from Spencer's family, particularly his mother, Fredrick Spencer, who has demanded justice and questioned why no charges have been filed against the perpetrator. She has called for Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to address the matter.
Despite the arrest of a person in connection with the shooting, the case has raised concerns about the handling of the investigation and the lack of charges being filed against the suspect. The family continues to seek answers and justice for Jaleel Spencer's death.
