Jermayne Darden, a 20-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on March 22, 2021, in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The shooting happened about 8:48 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue while Darden was standing outside with two other people; he was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Two other men were wounded in the same attack. A 62-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to the same hospital in stabilized condition. An 18-year-old later arrived with a gunshot wound to the wrist and was listed in good condition.

Area Two detectives with the Chicago Police Department are investigating, and no arrests or suspects have been announced. If anyone has information that could help solve Jermayne Darden’s killing, please contact investigators.