Jerry McCarter, a 41-year-old African American man from Bellwood, Illinois, was shot and killed on the evening of August 28, 2017. He and another person were sitting on the porch in the 400 block of 24th Avenue when a group approached and opened fire. McCarter was struck in the torso and taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where he was pronounced dead at 9:37 p.m.

Police describe the attack as targeted, but the exact motive has not been determined. The Bellwood Police Department, led by Chief Jiminez Allen, conducted an extensive investigation but has not made any arrests; the case remains unsolved. McCarter’s family and the local community were deeply affected, and authorities continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jerry, was on that block that night, or has information about who approached the porch, please share what you know.