Kenneth Rufus, an 18-year-old African American male, was shot and killed on August 27, 2022, in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. on the front porch of a residence in the 500 block of West 87th Street. A resident heard a disturbance, found Kenneth with multiple gunshot wounds to his body and head, and he was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died.

The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and area detectives are investigating. As of the latest available update, no arrests have been announced and investigators say there are no identified suspects or clear leads. Kenneth’s death has deeply affected his family and the local community, which has been urged to come forward with information.

If anyone knew Kenneth or saw activity near West 87th Street that night, please share what was seen or heard with detectives handling the case.