Thirteen-year-old Ashawn Davis was fatally shot on August 11, 2024, and found about 8:16 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the head inside an apartment in the 6000 block of North Kenmore Avenue in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, a block from his home. He was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, listed in critical condition, and later pronounced dead. No one has been arrested in connection with his death as of the latest reports.

Ashawn’s family and community described him as lovable, friendly, happy, a strong basketball player and musician, and he was due to start eighth grade. His uncle, Shawn Childs, founder of the anti-violence group No Kids Die in the Chi (also known as House of Hope), said the loss was devastating and painfully ironic given his work. The block has seen multiple shootings this year; neighbors and alderman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth have called for more police presence and community action.

A memorial and vigil were held by the family; they continue to seek justice and ask anyone with information to come forward.