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Oliver Furlow, 29, was shot and killed on August 7, 2019, in South Chicago. He was on a sidewalk in the 8300 block of South Colfax Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. when an unknown assailant fired from a vehicle. Furlow was struck in the abdomen and taken to South Shore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; an autopsy later listed a gunshot wound to the neck as the cause of death.

Chicago Police Area South detectives are handling the investigation. No arrests have been made and no suspect has been identified. The case highlights another fatal shooting in the city and the difficulty of solving crimes when there are no arrests or clear leads.

If anyone has information about Oliver Furlow or the shooting on August 7, 2019, please contact Area South detectives.