Jerry Partee, 48, was fatally shot on March 2, 2025, while standing on the sidewalk in the 5400 block of West Walton Street in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened about 2:23 p.m. when a vehicle approached and someone inside fired multiple shots, striking Partee in the chest and right arm. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed his death.

Investigators describe the circumstances as unclear and are working to determine a motive. Friends, family and local advocacy groups have said Partee was a valued member of the neighborhood and have mourned his death, while community members and officials urge anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on West Walton Street or has information about the vehicle or people involved, please share what is known with investigators.