Brian Keith Meeks, 30, was found dead inside a residence on the 1000 block of North Lavergne Avenue in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood in the early hours of July 5, 2025. Officers who responded just before dawn discovered he had suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Records place him as living on the 4800 block of West Iowa Street, a short distance from where he was found, which made the scene that of a home rather than a random street killing.

Area Four detectives opened a homicide investigation and the death was included in citywide tallies of Fourth of July holiday-weekend victims. As of the initial reports and subsequent updates available, no arrests had been announced and police had not publicly identified any suspects. The case remains under investigation and the public appeal for information stands.

If anyone knew Brian, saw activity on North Lavergne Avenue around July 5, 2025, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to Area Four detectives.