Bryon Maurice Riley, 38, was fatally shot on December 31, 2024, in the Roseland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The shooting happened about 2:50 p.m. in the 11000 block of South State Street. According to reports, an unknown person exited a white SUV, fired at Riley — who was standing in the area — striking him once in the head and twice in the chest. The shooter then returned to the vehicle and fled southbound on State Street.

Riley was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He lived on the 10700 block of South State Street. No arrests have been announced and the suspect remains unidentified; the investigation is ongoing. Neighbors expressed shock and concern about safety in the community.

If anyone has information that could help identify the vehicle or the person who fired on Riley, please contact investigators handling the case.