Dequoan Richardson, a 30-year-old African American man from Chicago Heights, Illinois, was fatally shot in Ford Heights on September 11, 2018. Cook County sheriff’s police responded early that morning and found Richardson with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the shooting involved several rounds and appeared targeted. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away from the scene shortly after the attack. Authorities opened an investigation to identify suspects and motives, but as of the latest available update no arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved.

The shooting has deeply affected the local community and Richardson’s family, who have urged anyone with information to contact the police. If anyone knew Dequoan, saw activity in Ford Heights around the morning of September 11, 2018, or has tips that could help, please come forward to investigators.