Keavith Pitts, a 30-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on March 29, 2019, in the 9200 block of South Dauphin Avenue on Chicago’s Far South Side. Witnesses reported an argument in a building hallway during which Pitts was shot multiple times. He was found with a handgun on his body and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 5:06 p.m. An autopsy listed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the left groin.

Reports did not specify whether the handgun found on Pitts was used in the shooting or whether it belonged to him, and details about the argument have not been fully reported. The case remains open and investigators are seeking leads.

If anyone knew Keavith, was present that evening, or has information about the argument in the hallway, please come forward to assist the investigation.