Malcolm Meridy, 25, was killed in a drive-by shooting on July 20, 2020, in East Garfield Park, Chicago. The shooting happened about 10:25 p.m. while Meridy and a 24-year-old woman were standing in the 300 block of South Springfield Avenue. A black-colored sedan approached and shots were fired from the vehicle. Meridy was struck in the chest and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The woman was grazed in the head and treated at the same hospital and reported in good condition.

The Cook County medical examiner confirmed Meridy’s identity and that he lived in the Austin neighborhood. Area Four detectives opened a homicide investigation; as of the most recent update there have been no arrests or named suspects and detectives continue to seek information and leads. Malcolm’s family and friends have called for justice following his death.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw a black sedan in the area that night, please share what you know.