Dacari Williams, a 26-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on April 11, 2022, in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened about 5:30 p.m. as Williams was walking out of a store in the 2000 block of East 71st Street. An unknown assailant opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest, arm, and thigh. Williams was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Chicago Police Department is investigating. As of the most recent reports, no suspects have been apprehended and the motive remains unclear. The family and community continue to seek answers and law enforcement has asked anyone with information to come forward. If anyone has information about what happened that afternoon on East 71st Street, please share it with investigators.