Mcarthur T. Swindle, also known as OTF Nunu, was fatally shot on May 31, 2014, in Chicago. The 21-year-old aspiring rapper was killed while sitting in his SUV in the parking lot of the Chatham Village Square Mall. Swindle, who was the cousin of well-known rapper Lil Durk, had been targeted by an unidentified assailant who approached his vehicle and opened fire around 3:20 p.m. He was struck multiple times but attempted to drive away before crashing his vehicle into a storefront.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believed the incident might have been gang-related, although Swindle's family strongly denied his involvement with any gangs. His aunt, Sherri Swindle, emphasized that Mcarthur was not involved in gang activities and was focused on his career and education. He was taking college courses in Joliet, Illinois, while also working on his music career. At the time of his death, Swindle had been preparing a mixtape titled "Nuski Got Da Strap," and he had recently appeared in a music video alongside Lil Durk.
Mcarthur Swindle's death was one of several shootings that occurred in Chicago over that weekend, marking a particularly violent time for the city. His death highlights the broader issue of gun violence that affected not only those involved in criminal activities but also aspiring artists and young people trying to make a better future for themselves. Swindle is remembered by his family and friends as a kindhearted person who had a lot of potential, leaving behind a young daughter who now grows up without her father. His tragic passing serves as a reminder of the pervasive and destructive impact of gun violence in Chicago's communities.
