Sixteen-year-old D’Edward Phillips was shot and killed on February 14, 2022, outside his father’s home in Hazel Crest, Illinois. A junior at Thornwood High School who excelled in physics, D’Edward had stepped outside to talk to a friend when multiple shots were fired from a moving car. His friend was grazed; D’Edward was struck multiple times and collapsed on the front steps, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say D’Edward was likely targeted, though the motive remains unclear. His parents, Linyatta Phillips and Leonard Carey, said he was not involved in gang activity and described him as a dedicated student. No arrests have been announced and the Hazel Crest police continue to seek tips.

If anyone saw activity in the neighborhood that evening or has information about the vehicle involved, please share what you know with investigators.