On the evening of November 29, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., 33-year-old Laquinton Wright was fatally shot in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Wright and a 30-year-old woman were standing outside in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue when an unidentified assailant opened fire, striking both multiple times. Wright was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.
The woman sustained serious injuries and was also taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the deceased as Laquinton Wright, residing in the 6600 block of South Bell Avenue.
As of the latest available information, no suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator.