Jalen Parker, 21, was shot and killed on May 26, 2021, in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting occurred about 2:20 p.m. while he was seated in a vehicle in the 7500 block of South Chappel Avenue. According to Chicago police, a second vehicle pulled up alongside Parker’s car and an occupant began firing; Parker was struck in the head and neck and pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Area Two detectives say the shooter’s vehicle fled immediately after the shooting. Despite investigative efforts, no suspects have been apprehended and no arrests have been made; detectives report a lack of witnesses and concrete leads. Parker’s family and community have expressed grief and are seeking justice.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle that fled the scene, please contact Area Two detectives.