Seventeen-year-old Antoine Smith Jr., known as TJ or Lil Ghost, was shot and killed the evening of October 1, 2024, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened near 78th Street and Ashland Avenue after a suspect drove up and fired several shots at Antoine while he was outside. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital.

Area 2 detectives are investigating the vehicle used by the suspect and the circumstances of the attack. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the vehicle or suspect, contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line.