Curtis Gatewood was 17 when he was fatally shot on October 11, 2022, in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The shooting happened at about 8:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 79th Street while Curtis was on his way to school; he was struck multiple times and later pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Police released images of a suspect and a vehicle described as a newer-model Hyundai Sonata. The suspect was described wearing a white jacket, black hoodie, black mask, black cap, gray pants, and white shoes. No arrests have been reported and Area Two detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The killing has left the South Shore community grieving and renewed calls for mental health services, more public-safety resources, and community involvement to address ongoing gun violence. If anyone has information about that morning or the vehicle and suspect seen near East 79th Street, please contact Area Two detectives.