Jaylen Powell, 17, was killed in a drive-by shooting on August 14, 2024, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The attack occurred around 6:15 p.m. on the 3400 block of West Franklin. Witnesses reported an unknown vehicle pulled up, three males exited and at least one fired; Powell was struck multiple times in the head and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.

Powell’s death has been marked by tributes and memorials, including entries on the National Gun Violence Memorial. If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area that evening, please share what you know with investigators.