Jabari Pittman, 19, was shot and killed around 5:30 p.m. on February 8, 2020, while walking in the 3800 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. A green BMW pulled up, someone exited the vehicle and opened fire; Jabari suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head, leg and hand. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy the next day.

Family and community members described Jabari as an active, hardworking and punctual young man who participated in community events and did not get into trouble. Area Central detectives have placed multiple evidence markers at the scene and continue to investigate, but no arrests have been announced. Few details about a suspect or motive have been released.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the green BMW or the person who exited it, please contact detectives.