Vernon Thompson, 41, was found shot multiple times and unresponsive outdoors on the West Side of Chicago in the 800 block of South Kolmar Avenue in the early light of July 28, 2025. First responders took him to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Wounds included gunshot injuries to his back and arm.

Detectives secured the quiet residential block, collected shell casings and canvassed neighbors and nearby businesses for witnesses and video. Authorities publicly identified Thompson by mid-morning and assigned the investigation to Area 4 detectives. No arrests, suspects or motives were announced in the hours and days that followed.

If anyone saw activity on South Kolmar Avenue that morning or has video from nearby homes or businesses, please share what was seen or recorded with investigators.