Deshawn Lemont Jones, a 30-year-old African American man, was shot and killed in the early hours of November 27, 2020, in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. He was standing in an alley in the 1500 block of West 79th Street when an unknown assailant fired shots, striking him in the head. Jones was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead; the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

No arrests have been announced and detectives in the Chicago Police Department’s Area Two unit have not identified any suspects or filed charges. The killing occurred during an especially violent Thanksgiving weekend that included numerous shootings and fatalities across the city. The investigation remains open and authorities are seeking information that could lead to those responsible.

If anyone knew Deshawn, saw activity in the 1500 block of West 79th Street that night, or has information relevant to the case, please contact Area Two detectives.