Javier Burch was 29 when he was shot to death on September 16, 2021, in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The shooting occurred about 9:15 p.m. in the 6000 block of South Racine Avenue. Burch was walking with a large group when an unknown assailant approached on foot and opened fire; he was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.

Despite numerous witnesses being present, the shooter fled and no arrests were made immediately. The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation, but details about suspects or a motive were scarce. The family and community expressed grief and called for justice and measures to address violence in Englewood.

The case remains open and police continue to seek information that could identify the perpetrator. If anyone knows anything about the shooting or saw activity in the 6000 block of South Racine Avenue that night, please come forward.