On the evening of May 7, 2026, Jassen Cho, 38, was shot and killed while working as an Uber driver in East Garfield Park, Chicago. A gray SUV pulled alongside his white Hyundai Tucson on the 200 block of North Homan Avenue and an occupant opened fire. Cho was struck in the arm and his 18-year-old passenger, Damarion Johnson, was hit multiple times; both men later died at hospitals. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted at Johnson, a high school senior and standout basketball player who was close to receiving a full-ride scholarship.

A burned-out gray SUV matching the assailants vehicle was found nearby. A 17-year-old was briefly taken into custody and released on May 15; no charges have been filed and no other suspects are publicly identified. Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Jassen or saw the gray SUV or the shooting that night, please come forward with tips.