On March 30, 2017, Patrice Calvin, a 26-year-old African-American woman who was four months pregnant, was found fatally shot in the head inside her third-floor apartment in the 7500 block of South Luella Avenue in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire the previous evening but did not gain entry at that time. The following day, her brother discovered her body when he went to check on her.
Calvin was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made in connection with her death.
Calvin's family described her as a cheerful and independent woman who was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Her father, Aaron Calvin, expressed frustration over the prevalence of gun violence in the city and the lack of answers surrounding his daughter's murder. He emphasized the tragedy of losing both his daughter and unborn grandchild. The family has called for justice and urged anyone with information to come forward.
On the same day as Calvin's death, Chicago's South Shore neighborhood experienced a series of violent incidents resulting in seven fatalities within a 12-hour span. These included a quadruple homicide at Nadia Fish and Chicken restaurant and a double homicide involving a shooting into a van. While police believe some of these incidents may be connected through gang-related retaliation, they have stated that Calvin's murder is not believed to be related to the other shootings.
As of now, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with Patrice Calvin's death. The case remains under investigation by Area South detectives. Calvin's family continues to seek justice and closure for the loss of their loved one.
