Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Willie Cunnings death by force case profile photo

Willie Cunnings

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 02, 2012

Victim Details

Willie Cunnings

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2012-01-02

34

Willie

Cunnings

07/06/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Willie Cunnings, 34, was fatally shot on January 2, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred amidst a broader wave of violent crime in the city, with 2012 marking a significant uptick in homicides, attributed partly to changes in police strategies and unseasonably warm weather early in the year. The incident took place in a city that had long struggled with gun violence, particularly in neighborhoods on the South and West sides where gang activity and economic hardship were prevalent.
...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Willie Cunnings, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Man shot dead in South Shore - Chicago Tribune
  • Gunshot Homicides in Chicago, IL: January 1 – July 21, 2012

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been following the discussion around Willie Cunnings' tragic death, and one thing that really s... ...Read More
    05/12/2023
    I came across the case of Willie Cunnings while reading about Chicago's crime issues, and it truly m... ...Read More
    01/14/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Willie Cunnings

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Lloyd McGee death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Lloyd McGee

    Death: Jul 23, 2019
    Lloyd McGee, a 41-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on July 23, 2019, in Chicago g ...Read More
    Donatello Herrera death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Donatello Herrera

    Death: Dec 16, 2014
    Donatello Herrera, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on December 16, 2014, 4 ...Read More
    Victor Felix death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Victor Felix

    Death: Jun 01, 2016
    On the morning of June 1, 2016, 16-year-old Hispanic male Victor Felix was fatally shot in Chicago's ' ...Read More
    Kenric Campbell death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Kenric Campbell

    Death: Jul 05, 2020
    On July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m., 26-year-old Kenric D. Campbell was fatally shot in Chi h ...Read More
    Joseph Wright death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Joseph Wright

    Death: Dec 30, 2019
    Joseph Wright, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on December 30, 2019, in C ...Read More
    Reyes C Alcaraz death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Reyes C Alcaraz

    Death: Mar 22, 2016
    A 34-year-old Hispanic male from Chicago, identified by officials as Alcaraz C. Reyes, was shot in t ...Read More
    Antonio B. Hernandez death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Antonio B. Hernandez

    Death: Apr 19, 2022
    Antonio B. Hernandez, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on April 19, 2022, in the B ...Read More