Mark Howell, 27, of Woodridge, Illinois, was fatally shot in a drive-by on January 30, 2025. He was standing on the sidewalk in the 2900 block of South Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Douglas neighborhood when a dark sedan traveling north opened fire, striking him twice in the chest. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition and pronounced dead at 4:39 p.m.

No arrests have been reported and no suspects have been publicly identified or charged. Authorities have not disclosed motives or other circumstances of the attack; the investigation remains ongoing and police are seeking information on the person or persons responsible.

If anyone saw the dark sedan or the shooting on South Michigan Avenue that afternoon, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Chicago Police Department.