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Joel Jenkins, 26, was shot and killed on September 15, 2020, at the Morse Red Line station in Rogers Park, Chicago. The shooting happened about 6:10 p.m. when someone in a passing vehicle fired and struck Jenkins in the abdomen. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead. Jenkins lived in the South Shore neighborhood and was known to spend time in Rogers Park.

Investigators identified 17-year-old Dylan Young as a suspect and charged him as an adult with first-degree murder. Surveillance footage showing a person in a gray Nike hoodie, a mask with Chicago printed on it, patterned blue jeans and white Nike shoes with black stripes was used to identify Young; his mother reportedly identified him in the video both masked and unmasked. Cellphone data placed Young near the Morse station at the time. A judge denied bail. Jenkins family and friends created a memorial at Loyola Park.

If anyone knew Joel, saw the area around Morse station that evening, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.