Jarrett Watson, a 36-year-old African American man, was shot to death on October 5, 2021, in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. He was inside a vehicle in the 200 block of South California Avenue when an unknown assailant opened fire around 12:15 p.m. Watson was struck in the head and neck, crashed into a nearby fence, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate. No arrests have been made and the shooter’s identity remains unknown. Investigators cite a lack of witnesses and the area’s high levels of gun violence as obstacles to developing leads. Family members and community leaders have expressed grief and called for more police presence and engagement.

If anyone has information about Jarrett Watson’s killing or saw activity in the 200 block of South California Avenue on October 5, 2021, please contact the Chicago Police Department.