Michael Hence was 13 when he was found with gunshot wounds to his neck and chest on November 17, 2022, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, in the 11400 block of South Calumet Avenue. He was transported to the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Another 13-year-old, Quentin Branch, was found in the same vacant home with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene.

Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots early that morning. Area Two detectives are investigating but, as of this account, no arrests have been made and there are no suspects in custody. Michael’s family remembered him as a loving boy who enjoyed playing games with his siblings and was an A/B student; a GoFundMe was started to help with funeral expenses.

The community and Chicago Public Schools offered condolences and support to students and staff affected by the deaths. Does anyone who knew Michael or Quentin or was in the Roseland area that morning have information that could help investigators?