Marcus Ranson, 30, was fatally shot while seated in his vehicle on July 11, 2024, in the 7100 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood. The shooting occurred around 7:50 p.m.; officers found Ranson with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Witnesses reported two suspects fleeing the scene, and security camera footage circulated showing two individuals approach Ranson’s vehicle; one assailant, holding a gun in his right hand, engaged briefly with Ranson before opening fire. As of the following day no arrests had been announced and the investigation remained ongoing. Community members noted this killing as part of a larger pattern of gun violence in Chicago and called for more prevention efforts.

If anyone saw activity in the 7100 block of South Western Avenue around 7:50 p.m. on July 11, or has information about the two people shown on video, please share what is known.