Kenshawn Sheriff, a 22-year-old African American man from Highland, Indiana, was fatally shot on the night of November 20, 2019, in Harvey, Illinois. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 15800 block of Lexington Avenue. The Cook County medical examiner’s office and an autopsy determined he died from a gunshot wound to the back; he was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was pronounced dead and his death was ruled a homicide.

Police say Kenshawn was shot while in a residential area, but details about what led to the shooting remain unclear. Harvey police have not released information about suspects or motives, and there were no immediate arrests reported. The investigation remains open while authorities seek witnesses and evidence.

If anyone has information about Kenshawn, where he was that night, or potential witnesses, please share tips with investigators.