Jermaine Porter, 24, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on April 15, 2025, on Chicago’s West Side in the 13300 block of South Avenue M. Emergency responders took Porter to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Reports indicate he was targeted, though investigators have not established a motive.

No arrests have been announced and police have not released descriptions of suspects or persons of interest. Community members and anti-violence groups have noted Porter’s death amid ongoing concerns about gun violence; family and friends remember him as a young man whose life was cut short and are seeking justice.

If anyone has information about the shooting on April 15 in the 13300 block of South Avenue M, please contact the Chicago Police Department.