Joseph Wright, a 23-year-old African American man, was killed on December 30, 2019, in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened in the 2100 block of East 69th Street while Wright and a 45-year-old man were standing on the sidewalk. Multiple assailants walked up from behind and opened fire; Wright was struck multiple times and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The other man suffered a shoulder wound and was listed in good condition.

Surveillance released by the Chicago Police Department shows two people getting out of a white car and running toward the victims; one masked, armed suspect is seen approaching and firing at Wright. Police say the shooting was a targeted attack, and detectives from Area North are following tips. No arrests have been announced. Wright’s family and friends remember him as kind and hardworking and have expressed frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation.

If anyone has information that could identify the attackers or help the investigation, please contact Area North detectives.