Shamar Rice, a 30-year-old African American man, was killed on October 24, 2020, on the South Side of Chicago. The shooting happened about 8:24 p.m. in the 100 block of West Swann Street. Police say Rice became involved in an argument that turned physical; during the altercation another person produced a gun and fired, striking Rice in the leg. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the Cook County medical examiner’s office ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy the next day.

Area One detectives handled the investigation. A suspect was initially taken into custody but released without charges as detectives continued to investigate. No further arrests or charges have been reported and the case remains under investigation.

If anyone witnessed the October 24 incident or has information about the argument and the person who fired, please come forward to investigators.