Jaivon King Jay Rhymes, 30, was fatally shot on January 15, 2022, while sitting in a vehicle in the 9200 block of South Normal Avenue in Chicago’s Brainerd neighborhood. Four people approached the vehicle and opened fire; Jaivon was struck in the hand and head and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 38-year-old man who was also in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

The shooting happened around 7:45 p.m. No arrests have been announced and the Chicago Police Department is asking the public for information to identify the suspects. Family and friends held a Celebration of Life on January 28, 2022, at St. Mark Church in Harvey, followed by burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

If anyone saw activity in the 9200 block of South Normal Avenue that evening or has information about the people who approached the vehicle, please contact the Chicago Police Department.