Davell Holden, 16, was shot and killed just after 7 p.m. on the evening of August 2, 2025, near 160th Place and Drexel Avenue in South Holland, Illinois. Officers found him on a front lawn and he later died at a nearby hospital; the Cook County Medical Examiner recorded multiple gunshot wounds. Davell was a Thornwood High School student, a rising junior, a member of the basketball team and described by teachers, coaches and family as disciplined and promising.

Police described the shooting as appearing to be a targeted attack. The South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force joined South Holland detectives, classmates distributed flyers and authorities announced a $10,000 reward formalized with Father Michael Pfleger and the Faith Community of Saint Sabina.

If anyone knew Davell, saw activity near Drexel and 160th on the evening of August 2, 2025, or has information that could help, please come forward.