On the morning of August 7, 2024, Howard Williams, a 44-year-old African American man from Chicago, was fatally shot in East Garfield Park. Chicago police responded about 9:25 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 3100 block of West Madison Street and found Williams with gunshot wounds to his chest and back. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 22-year-old man also arrived at Mount Sinai with a graze wound to his foot and was reported in good condition. The relationship between the two men and the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. No arrests have been announced and Area 4 detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information that could help identify those responsible is asked to contact investigators.