Derrick Woods Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, was shot on July 4, 2021, in the Marquette Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side and died the next day at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 2:14 p.m. He was riding in a vehicle with a 33-year-old man when another vehicle pulled alongside and someone inside opened fire. Derrick was struck in the neck; the 33-year-old suffered gunshot wounds to his armpit and stomach and was hospitalized in critical condition.

The Chicago Police Department initially reported Derrick’s age as 28 before confirming he was 18. Derrick’s family and friends continue to seek answers and accountability.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the vehicles or people involved, please share what is known with Area One detectives.