Anthony Ballard, a 35-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on August 13, 2021, in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. He was socializing on a front porch in the 6300 block of South Honore Street at about 5:30 p.m. when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire, striking him in the head and chest. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was pronounced dead at 10:12 p.m. on August 15, 2021.

Area One detectives are leading the investigation. No arrests have been announced and investigators have not identified a suspect, leaving Ballard’s family and the community seeking answers. Ballard’s death is noted alongside ongoing concerns about gun violence in neighborhoods such as West Englewood.

If anyone has information that could help identify who opened fire that evening, please contact the investigators working the case.