Fred Jackson was a 28-year-old African American man from Chicago who was found shot to death on October 2, 2018. His body was discovered lying face down in a parking lot in the 7800 block of South Western Avenue, on the border of the Gresham and Wrightwood neighborhoods. He suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn later that afternoon; the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed his death and an autopsy was scheduled.

Area Central detectives handled the investigation, which remains unsolved with no arrests made and no suspects identified. The family and community continue to seek answers as detectives urge anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Fred, saw activity in the 7800 block of South Western Avenue on October 2, 2018, or has information relevant to the case, please share what is known with investigators.