Curtis Britt, a 26-year-old African American man, was shot to death on June 8, 2018, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. He was in a vehicle at about 8:30 a.m. in the 200 block of North Hamlin Avenue when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire. Britt was struck multiple times and, despite being taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, was pronounced dead at 9:05 a.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death and the Chicago Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Police say Britt was targeted while sitting in his vehicle but the motive remains unclear. Area North detectives led the inquiry, collected evidence at the scene, and pursued leads, but no arrests have been made and the shooter’s identity remains unknown. The family and community continue to seek answers.

If anyone has information about this shooting, please contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area North detectives.