Sterline Ranelle-Harris, a 32-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on December 20, 2022, at the House of Styles Beauty and Barber Shop in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The shooting happened just before midnight when a gunman wearing all black and a ski mask entered the barbershop and opened fire, striking Sterline in the right armpit. He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and died shortly after; the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity the next morning.

Police say the motive remains unclear and no arrests have been announced; Area Two detectives are handling the investigation. The community has been left grieving, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Sterline, was at the barbershop that night, or has information about the shooter, please share what you know.