Derric Baltimore, 28, was shot and killed on August 9, 2018, in Chicago’s South Side Oakland neighborhood. The shooting occurred about 9:25 p.m. in the 3500 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, just outside Ellis Park and in the same block where Baltimore lived. He was standing outside an apartment complex with a woman and two children when three individuals approached and opened fire. Baltimore was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:36 p.m.

The attack unfolded in front of residents and small children; a young girl of about 4 or 5 was heard screaming for her father while a baby remained quiet in his mother’s arms. Neighbors described fear and disgust at the violence, and officers placed a white sheet across a fence to shield Baltimore’s body as they established a crime scene. Residents were reportedly reluctant to speak to police or reporters because of fear of reprisal.

No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains active. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help, please share what is known with investigators.