DeAndre Neely, 24, was shot and killed on September 15, 2021, in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened about 7:40 p.m. in the 6600 block of South Kenwood Avenue. Neely was near the back of a residence when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire, striking him in the arm. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Cook County medical examiner’s office conducted an autopsy the next day and ruled the death a homicide.

Police say the shooter fled the scene and no suspects were arrested at the time. Detectives have appealed to the public for information; family, friends and the community have held vigils and meetings seeking justice and urging witnesses to come forward. There is currently no public report of an arrest in this case.

If anyone saw activity around the 6600 block of South Kenwood Avenue on the evening of September 15, 2021, or has information that could help identify the shooter, please share what is known with Chicago police.