David Kirkwood, 33, was fatally shot on July 6, 2018, while standing on a curb in the 3800 block of West Monroe Street in East Garfield Park. The attack happened about 2:50 p.m.; a masked person in black clothing approached and fired six shots, striking Kirkwood in the chest, thigh, and right arm. He was taken to Stroger Hospital but did not survive. Kirkwood lived in West Garfield Park.

Area North detectives handled the investigation. The shooter fled immediately and remains unidentified. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not released a motive or named any suspects or persons of interest. The case remains open amid ongoing concerns about gun violence in the neighborhood.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the person who fled the scene, please share what is known with Area North detectives.