Richard L. Erving, 36, was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the chest on May 17, 2021, in the 12200 block of South Halsted Street in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene; the Cook County medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds to the chest.

No suspects were taken into custody at the time of discovery and the Chicago Police Department continued to investigate. No arrests or public details about suspects or a motive had been released. His obituary was published by Angelus Funeral Home and his family and community have held memorials and tributes in his memory.

If anyone has information about Richard Erving’s death or saw activity in the 12200 block of South Halsted Street on May 17, 2021, contact the Chicago Police Department.