Nathaniel McDonald, a 23-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on October 5, 2020, in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood. The shooting happened about 8:54 p.m. while he was inside a vehicle in the 7600 block of South Stony Island Avenue. Two people got out of a white SUV and fired multiple shots, one striking Nathaniel in the chest. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead and later identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Area Two detectives were assigned to the investigation, which remained open. Nathaniel’s family and friends mourn his loss and the case is a reminder of the toll of gun violence on individuals and communities.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity in the 7600 block of South Stony Island Avenue on October 5, 2020, please contact the Chicago Police Department.