Walter Brown, a 42-year-old African American man from Chicago, was shot on July 1, 2020, on the front porch of a residence in the 7200 block of South Woodlawn Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side. Around 11:10 p.m. an unknown assailant fired from the gangway, striking Brown in the abdomen and a 27-year-old man in the chest. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Walter Brown died of his injuries on July 16, 2020; the Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Investigators reported no immediate arrests or named suspects and said the surviving 27-year-old provided limited information. The shooting appeared targeted, and the investigation has faced challenges including a lack of witnesses. Anyone with information that could help identify the shooter is asked to come forward.