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Dwayne Malette, 57, of the Roseland neighborhood in Chicago, was fatally shot on December 25, 2020. He was on the sidewalk in the 7300 block of South Kenwood Avenue in Grand Crossing at about 2:30 p.m. when someone opened fire, striking him in the side, abdomen, and head. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and died nearly nine hours later. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by the gunshot injuries.

Area detectives launched an investigation to identify the shooter and gather evidence, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly named and the case remains open. The shooting occurred during a holiday weekend that saw multiple shootings and fatalities across the city. If anyone has information that could help bring answers in Malette’s killing, contact investigators. What did you see or know that could help this case?