Darryl Hill, 43, was shot and killed on August 17, 2024, on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 0–100 block of South Lavergne Avenue when an armed offender approached and fired multiple shots. Hill was struck in the neck and back, taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, and later pronounced dead.

Police arrested 40-year-old Jonathan Atkinson on August 22, 2024; the following day Atkinson was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hill’s death. Hill’s family held a balloon release to remember him as the investigation and court proceedings moved forward.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about Hill’s movements that afternoon, please come forward to investigators.