Christian Childs, a 26-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on September 15, 2022, in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. He was inside a car near the 1300 block of West 59th Street at about 4:05 p.m. when three suspects exited a dark-colored SUV and opened fire, striking him in the head and arm; he died at the scene.

Police described the shooting as a targeted attack. The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the details. Investigators pursued several leads and appealed to the public for information, but no arrests have been announced.

Family, friends and community groups held vigils and rallies to honor Christian and press for answers while witnesses’ reluctance to come forward has been reported as a challenge to the probe. If anyone has information about the shooting or the suspects, please share what is known with the police.