Verico Veal, 25, was shot and killed on April 17, 2021, in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The shooting happened about 2:45 a.m. while he was riding in a vehicle on the 11800 block of South Marshfield Avenue. A male in a silver or white SUV opened fire, striking Veal multiple times in the chest, arm, and hand. He was taken to Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields and was pronounced dead on arrival.

Area Two detectives are handling the investigation. No arrests have been reported and authorities say there were no immediate suspects or witnesses, prompting appeals for public tips. The killing is noted as one of many shootings that affected the city in 2021 and has drawn community attention and calls for action.

If anyone has information about the April 17 shooting or the vehicle involved, please share what is known with Area Two detectives.