James Gooden, 49, was killed in a July 23, 2026, shooting in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he later died. Another person was wounded in the same incident.

The case remains an active investigation and the community is left without answers after Gooden’s death.

If anyone saw the shooting, was in the area that evening, or has information about this case, please contact the Chicago Police Department.