Darnell Shanks was 19 and lived in Chicago when he was fatally shot on April 26, 2024, in the Englewood neighborhood. The shooting happened around the 200 block of West 72nd Street, where one or more suspects opened fire and struck Darnell with 20 bullets. Chicago Police arrived after reports of shots fired and found him on the ground; he was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in very critical condition and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

Family members and the community have expressed outrage and sorrow at the brutal circumstances of his death. Is there anyone who knew Darnell or who has information about what happened on West 72nd Street that evening?