Ethan Samuel Warda, a 17-year-old male, was found shot to death in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on April 20, 2025. Officers located Warda unresponsive in the 7200 block of South Green Street about 1:40 a.m.; he had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity and ruled the death a homicide.

Police initially reported Warda as 16 but later corrected his age to 17. Authorities say Area One detectives are investigating, but officials have not released details about what led to the shooting, any suspects, or possible motives. No arrests have been announced. The community has expressed concern about recurring gun violence in Englewood.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help investigators, please contact Chicago police or Area One detectives.