Antonio Cox, a 44-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on December 20, 2019, in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. as Cox opened the front door of a residential building in the 5100 block of West Ferdinand Street. He was struck in the head and pronounced dead at the scene; the Cook County medical examiner confirmed his identity and cause of death.

Detectives report they are seeking witnesses or anyone who might have seen or heard something the night of the shooting. The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the Austin neighborhood.

If anyone saw activity near the 5100 block of West Ferdinand Street on the evening of December 20, 2019, please share what was observed with investigators.