Brentt Cobbs, a 37-year-old African American man, was killed on April 5, 2022, in South Chicago. The shooting happened about 2:40 p.m. while Cobbs and a 40-year-old woman were stopped at an intersection in the 3200 block of East 87th Street. Another vehicle pulled up and someone inside opened fire. Cobbs was struck in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene; the woman suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Cobbs’ death. No arrests had been made at the time and police continued to investigate, asking anyone with information to come forward. The community reacted with shock and mourning, and leaders called attention to broader concerns about violence and safety in the neighborhood.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify those responsible, please share what is known with investigators.