On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at about 6:57 PM, Sauk Village officers found 16-year-old Amanit Dismukes of Hammond, Indiana, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the yard of a residence in the 200 block of Park Avenue. Amanit was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sauk Village Police Department, with help from the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, is investigating.

Preliminary investigators describe the shooting as a targeted incident, but no motives or suspects have been released. Officers are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and witnesses. The public is asked to contact the Sauk Village Police Department Crime Tip Line at 708-475-3679 with any information.

If anyone knew Amanit or saw activity near Park Avenue that evening, please share what you know with investigators.