Lawrence D. Stubbs, a 19-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on October 13, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 8900 block of South Bishop Street, where Stubbs and a friend were chased inside a home by two armed assailants. The attack took place around 11 a.m., and Stubbs suffered a gunshot wound to the back. His friend, a 38-year-old male, was also shot multiple times in the buttocks but survived the attack. Stubbs was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead two hours later.
Before succumbing to his injuries, Stubbs identified one of the shooters as 22-year-old Cordero Amos, a resident of Chicago. The second alleged gunman, 22-year-old Robert Butler, was arrested two days after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder. Amos was taken into custody the following week and faced the same charge. Authorities did not immediately disclose a motive for the killing.
The case drew attention due to Stubbs' ability to name his attacker before passing away. His identification of Amos played a crucial role in the investigation, leading to swift arrests. The tragic incident underscored the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, particularly affecting young African American males. The arrests of Amos and Butler provided some closure to the case, but the circumstances surrounding the attack remained a stark reminder of the dangers faced by many in the city.
