Ozarius Mayne-Mayne Jones, 29, was shot and killed on May 1, 2024, in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Around 4:50 p.m. on the 6600 block of South Blackstone Avenue, Jones and a 33-year-old man were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown assailant opened fire. Jones sustained gunshot wounds to his stomach and leg, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, and later died; the other man suffered a graze wound to his arm and was reported in good condition.

Born May 29, 1994, in Chicago and known to family and friends as Mayne-Mayne or OJ, Jones was active in community programs including WECAN, the MAGIC program at the University of Chicago Hospital, and Boys To Men/Where The Heart Is Social Services. He was an aspiring actor and musician and a father to his daughter, Ozaria. The family has sought help with funeral expenses through a GoFundMe and described him as the best son, brother, uncle, nephew, and father.

No arrests have been announced and area detectives are investigating. If anyone knew Ozarius or has information about the shooting, please come forward.