Levon Averhart, a 42-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on September 17, 2018, in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. He was standing outside in the 5700 block of South Winchester Avenue late at night when two males approached. One produced a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking Averhart in the abdomen. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Averhart lived in the South Side Gresham neighborhood. Witnesses said two males fled the scene; police described the shooting as appearing targeted but did not have a clear motive. The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation and interviewed witnesses, but no arrests were reported immediately after the incident. It remains unknown who fired the shots or why.

If anyone saw the shooting or knew Levon Averhart and can share information about that night, please come forward.