Yazeed Emad Yaz Abunajim, 19, was fatally shot on June 24, 2022, in the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side. Police say the shooting occurred in the 800 block of East 132nd Street during the early morning hours after an argument during a planned marijuana transaction arranged via Snapchat. Abunajim arrived with two friends; prosecutors say an 18-year-old, Datavion Braxton, handed over a $100 bill Abunajim suspected was counterfeit. As the vehicle began to leave, Braxton allegedly fired one shot that struck Abunajim in the shoulder. Abunajim was taken to Roseland Community Hospital, where he later died.

Chicago police identified Braxton as the suspect through witness statements, the two companions’ identifications, Snapchat data placing him at the scene, and footage from a CHA security camera. Braxton was arrested in Kankakee County, where he was already held on a separate firearm-related charge from June 16. He faces first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder and is being held pending trial.

If anyone knew Yaz Abunajim, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.