Sixteen-year-old Lasean Morris was shot in Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side on November 6, 2021. He and a 25-year-old man were near the 3400 block of West Madison Street when an unknown assailant opened fire. Lasean was struck in the head and foot; the older man was shot in the leg. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital, and Lasean died of his injuries the next day while the other victim survived after being stabilized.

Lasean was remembered by family and friends as an intelligent, charismatic, and talented young man — a high-achieving student and an excellent football player known for loyalty and kindness. No arrests were announced immediately after the shooting; police and the Cook County medical examiner confirmed the shooting and said nothing about suspects or a motive. A GoFundMe was launched to help the family with funeral expenses.

Anyone who knew Lasean or who has information about the shooting near West Madison and 34th should contact the Chicago Police Department.