Derrick Watkins, 21, was shot to death just before noon on November 26, 2021, in the 13800 block of Cottage Grove Avenue in Dolton, Illinois. Initial reports described the circumstances as unclear; witnesses heard gunshots and saw a vehicle speeding away from the scene. Investigators later described the shooting as targeted.

Two suspects were identified and arrested in the weeks after the killing. Nineteen-year-old Darrell Leverson and 16-year-old Kevin Eason were charged with first-degree murder and also faced robbery and aggravated vehicular hijacking counts tied to a series of armed robberies in the area. Both were held without bail as the case moved through the Cook County court system, with prosecutors relying on eyewitness testimony and forensic analysis.

Family and friends attended hearings and vigils while the case drew media attention and local discussion about gun violence and support for at-risk youth. Does anyone have information about that area or the events on November 26, 2021 that could help the investigation?