Adam Furtick, aged 34, was fatally shot on October 9, 2017, in Chicago's Scottsdale neighborhood. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, and Adam was found shot inside a vehicle located in the 4300 block of West 79th Street. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Adam, known by his nickname "Wiggins," was remembered by his family and community as a loving father and husband, devoted to his wife Gina and their children, Daniel, Taylor, and Blake.
Adam Furtick's death brought grief to his family and friends, who described him as a devoted son, cherished brother, and caring friend. His family held a visitation for Adam to remember his life and share memories among loved ones. The homicide took place in the Scottsdale neighborhood, a part of Chicago that has been experiencing ongoing challenges with violence, similar to many other neighborhoods in the city at the time. The Ashburn area, where this incident occurred, was noted for struggles with crime, which contributed to the overall homicide rate of Chicago in 2017.
In the wake of his death, Adam's friends and family organized a GoFundMe campaign to help support his memorial services, which further highlights the community’s efforts to support one another amid the tragedy. Adam's homicide remains a poignant example of the toll that gun violence continues to take on Chicago’s neighborhoods, impacting not only the victims but their families and the community at large.
More information about Adam Furtick's life and funeral arrangements can be found on his memorial page and the Never Forget Chicago platform, which commemorates victims of gun violence across the city.
