Michael Lil Mikey Ricks, 29, was shot and killed on the afternoon of March 25, 2026, in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. He was sitting in his vehicle at a gas station when a verbal altercation occurred. An individual reportedly approached Ricks, produced a firearm after the argument, and shot him. Ricks was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.

There has been online speculation that the shooter was known to Ricks, but no law enforcement announcement has been made identifying a suspect or reporting any arrests. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting at the gas station or has information about who approached Ricks that afternoon, please share what is known with investigators.