Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Darquan Smith death by force case profile photo

Darquan Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 25, 2023

Victim Details

Darquan Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2023-02-25

16

Darquan

Smith

07/10/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On February 25, 2023, a deadly shooting occurred in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Darquan T. Smith and the injury of a 36-year-old woman.

The incident took place just before 10:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of West 79th Street. The victims were standing in an alley about a block away from an event space called A Luh Swag, where they had attended a party. This gathering was described as an illegal "pop-up" party or a repass, held at a ve ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Darquan Smith, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 16-year-old fatally shot, woman wounded in Ashburn
  • FOX 32 Chicago: Boy fatally shot, woman wounded leaving party on Chicago's SW Side
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else been following the updates on the tragic shooting in Ashburn? I can't stop thinking ... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    I can't begin to imagine the pain Darquan's family must feel right now. It sounds like this tragic e... ...Read More
    10/15/2024
    It's truly unsettling to hear about what happened to Darquan and the woman who was injured. I can't ... ...Read More
    03/06/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Darquan Smith

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in
    GoFundMe fundraiser

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Kent Mitchell death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Kent Mitchell

    Death: Oct 17, 2020
    Kent Mitchell, a 42-year-old man from Rogers Park, Chicago, was fatally shot on October 17, 2020. He H ...Read More
    Willy Franklin death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Willy Franklin

    Death: Apr 24, 2017
    Willy A. Franklin, a 53-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on April 24, 2017, in i ...Read More
    Armando Bautista death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Armando Bautista

    Death: Nov 09, 2022
    Armando Bautista, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on November 9, 2022, in Chic i ...Read More
    Antonio Gasaway death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Antonio Gasaway

    Death: May 23, 2020
    Antonio Gasaway, a 35-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on May 23, 2020, in Chica c ...Read More
    Giovanni Galvan death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Giovanni Galvan

    Death: Oct 22, 2016
    Giovanni Galvan, a 20-year-old male from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting o ...Read More
    Gerald Dondle death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Gerald Dondle

    Death: Oct 14, 2020
    On October 14, 2020, tragedy struck in Chicago, Illinois, when 45-year-old Gerald Dondle lost his li l ...Read More
    Loray Reid Patton death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Loray Reid Patton

    Death: Feb 10, 2023
    On February 9, 2023, around 5:00 PM, a fatal shooting occurred in the Roseland area of Chicago, Illi l ...Read More