Arsenio Stevenson, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on March 8, 2021, in the Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. He was riding in a vehicle in the 5800 block of South Wabash Avenue when an unknown assailant opened fire, striking him in the chest and thigh. Stevenson was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival; the Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Area One detectives are handling the investigation. The motive and full circumstances remain unclear. The community has expressed grief and called for anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department to assist the investigation.

If anyone knew Arsenio or has information about the shooting on South Wabash Avenue, please contact the police.