Jerome Phelps, a 19-year-old African American man from the 1800 block of South Ridgeway Avenue, was shot and killed on August 16, 2015, on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Springfield Avenue while Phelps was outside with a 16-year-old boy. Two people approached and began firing; Jerome was struck multiple times and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 16-year-old, identified as Caprice McCollum Jr., was critically wounded and later died from his injuries.

Investigators recovered about eight shell casings at the scene, along with some dice and a small amount of cash soaked in blood. No immediate arrests were announced and the investigation remained open. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could identify the shooters, please come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.