Terrance Malden was 15 when he was shot and killed on July 10, 2020, in the Jeffery Manor neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The shooting happened around 4:48 p.m. in the 9800 block of South Hoxie Avenue. A light-colored vehicle pulled up while Terrance stood in the street and someone inside fired; he was struck in the back and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

His killing was reported as the opening fatality in an especially violent weekend in the city when 64 people were shot and 13 died. As of the latest update, Area Two detectives are investigating and no arrests or suspects have been identified. The community continues to mourn a young life described as having a bright future ahead.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the light-colored vehicle, please contact Area Two detectives. How can readers with tips reach investigators?