Damarcus L. Wilson was a 16-year-old African American male who was shot and killed on January 9, 2018, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. He and another teenager were walking at about 8:30 p.m. in the 600 block of North Lamon Avenue when a dark-colored vehicle passed and someone inside opened fire. The other teenager was injured and survived; Damarcus died from his wounds.

Police describe the incident as a drive-by shooting. No arrests have been made and the case remains open; investigators report a lack of witnesses and community reluctance to come forward has hampered progress. The community has been affected by Damarcus’s death and there have been calls for increased efforts to address gun violence and support for at-risk youth.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle involved, please contact the Chicago Police Department.