Derrek Booker, a 34-year-old African American man, was found shot to death on October 31, 2022, in an empty lot in the 3800 block of West Van Buren Avenue in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; the Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have not released information about a motive. The case has weighed on Booker's family and the local community, which has highlighted ongoing concerns about gun violence in West Garfield Park.

If anyone knew Derrek Booker or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help the investigation.