Dekarlos Scott, a 15-year-old boy, was tragically shot and killed on June 21, 2014, in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. The shooting occurred around 10:05 p.m. when Dekarlos and another teen were standing on the corner of 109th Street. A car arrived with multiple assailants who exited the vehicle and opened fire, striking Dekarlos fatally. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident was one of several violent events that summer in Chicago, adding to the city's ongoing struggles with youth gun violence. Friends and family remembered Dekarlos as a happy, fun-loving individual who brought positivity to those around him. His death left a significant impact on the Roseland community, which mourned the loss of a young life taken too soon
