Eric Jara, 40, was shot and later died following an ambush-style attack in Little Village on the Southwest Side of Chicago. The shooting happened in the 2700 block of South Drake Avenue around 1:25 a.m. on August 15, 2021. Jara and a 19-year-old man were in a vehicle when both were struck by gunfire; the younger victim suffered a leg wound. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. Eric Jara succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2:44 a.m. on August 18, 2021.

Area Four detectives are handling the investigation. No arrests have been announced and authorities say the case remains open as they seek information that could identify the shooters. The lack of suspects has left Jara’s family and the community without answers. If anyone has information about the shooting in the 2700 block of South Drake Avenue, please share what you know.