Demarko Molette, 44, was shot and killed on June 20, 2022, in an alley in the 900 block of North Lawndale Avenue in the Humboldt Park area on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting happened about 12:15 p.m.; an unknown gunman opened fire and struck Molette in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed the details.

No suspects have been named and no arrests had been made as of this report. The investigation remains open and police continue to seek information and leads that could identify the person responsible. If anyone saw activity in the alley near North Lawndale Avenue around noon on June 20, 2022, please share what was observed with investigators.