Johnnie Jackson Jr., 18, was shot while driving on the 2800 block of East 93rd Street in Chicago’s Calumet Heights on the afternoon of June 17, 2025. His Chevrolet was struck from behind by gunfire, collided with another car and then crashed into a house. First responders found him with a gunshot wound to his back and he was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Neighbors reported the crash and a heavy police presence as detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance video. Authorities did not immediately release a motive or say where the shots came from, and early reports indicated no one was in custody.

If anyone saw the shooting, the crash, or has video from that afternoon, please share what was observed or contact investigators.