Two brothers, 17-year-old Johnathan O’Neal and his 20-year-old brother Benjamin O’Neal, were shot and killed in an alley in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago on December 14, 2022, at about 10 p.m. They were standing together when a light-colored sedan pulled up and an unknown assailant opened fire. Both were taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.

The family says Johnathan may have been lured outside by someone he knew, possibly friends, and believes the shooting was retaliation; both brothers had been known to stand up to bullies. The gunman removed Johnathan’s $300 Northface jacket before fleeing. No arrests have been announced and Area Three detectives are investigating. A memorial has been placed at the scene and the family has a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.

If anyone saw the light-colored sedan or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with investigators.