Denzell Moore, a 21-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on February 9, 2022, in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The shooting happened about 12:40 p.m. near a sidewalk in the 1600 block of East 68th Street. Moore was struck in the chest, taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, and pronounced dead; the Cook County medical examiner later ruled the death a homicide.

The police say another shooting occurred within 30 minutes in the city that afternoon. Family, friends and local organizations have called for stronger efforts to address gun violence while the investigation continues.

If anyone saw activity near East 68th Street around midday on February 9, 2022, or has information about this shooting, please contact the Chicago Police Department.