On the evening of Sunday, November 30, 2025, 19-year-old Howard Holmes was shot on the Near West Side of Chicago. At about 7:35 p.m. he was in the 800 block of South Oakley Boulevard when an individual described by police as someone known to him produced a pistol and fired, striking Holmes in the chest. Emergency responders took him to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Officers recovered a handgun at the scene, though it was not immediately confirmed as the fatal weapon. Two persons of interest were detained for questioning and detectives said the shooter was likely an acquaintance, but no charges had been filed in the initial reports and the motive remained unclear. Funeral services were scheduled with Leak & Sons Funeral Homes for December 10, 2025.

If anyone knew Howard or has information about who approached him that night, please share what you know.