Marqueese Hampton, 25, was shot to death on September 30, 2020, in the 5600 block of South Wood Street in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. According to reports, Hampton and another man were running away from two other men when gunfire struck Hampton in the torso and leg; he was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. The other man suffered a leg wound, left the scene on his own and did not seek hospital treatment.

Hampton’s family described him as humble and good-hearted; he is survived by a 5-year-old daughter. Community leaders including Rev. Michael Pfleger and activist Andrew Holmes announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and the Chicago Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knows the shooters, please share tips with the Chicago Police Department.