Jaquinn Sawyer, 44, was shot multiple times and killed at his doorstep around 7:50 p.m. on December 18, 2023, at his home on the 1600 block of North Mango between North and Wabansia avenues in Chicago. Known as Jock, he was a Westside native, a chef with an Associate Degree and Culinary License from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, and is survived by his mother Dorothy Ann Sawyer and his daughter Jaleah Lynch.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and have not determined whether the shooting was a hate crime or a personal vendetta. The family and neighbors have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, and Crime Stoppers has increased its reward to $15,000. Local activist Jonathan Todd and Pastor Ira Acree have helped organize community events, including a balloon release, and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jaquinn, saw activity on North Mango on the evening of December 18, 2023, or has tips that could help the investigation, please contact the authorities.