Kevon Mitchell, a 20-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on November 8, 2020, in the Marquette Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side. He was in a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Kedzie Avenue when someone in a dark-colored sedan fired into the car. Kevon was struck in the body and died about an hour later at a local hospital; the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Area One detectives handled the investigation. No arrests were reported immediately after the shooting and the case remained open, with detectives seeking information and leads to identify the shooter or shooters. Kevon’s family and community remember him for his vibrant personality and his interest in music and sports; his death left a deep void for those who knew him.

Anyone who saw the shooting or has information about the dark-colored sedan or the people involved is asked to contact investigators.