Xavier Netisingha, an 18-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on May 2, 2019, at about 7:31 p.m. The shooting occurred on the 1700 block of North Linder Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side. According to reports, Xavier was approached by two males on foot who opened fire and struck him in the head; he was pronounced dead at the scene by Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Xavier’s death is described as part of a broader pattern of gun violence affecting the Austin neighborhood. His family and friends continue to mourn and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Xavier or saw activity in the area that evening, please share what you know with investigators.