Keshawn Williams was 17 when he was fatally shot on May 24, 2021, in Chicago. He was struck in the chest while standing on the sidewalk in the 500 block of South Oakley Boulevard at about 9 p.m. Another 17-year-old with him survived a shoulder wound. According to reports, the shooter drove up in a silver BMW, opened fire, then fled; Keshawn was taken to Stroger Hospital and later pronounced dead.

Family describe Keshawn as non-violent, a gamer who played musical instruments and attended Walt Disney High School; he had talked about moving to California to get away from neighborhood violence. No arrests have been announced and the Chicago Police Department is seeking leads. The case underlines ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city and the impact on families and communities.

Did anyone in the area that night see the silver BMW or have information about who was involved?