Keshaun Rhodes was a 16-year-old boy who was fatally shot on November 10, 2023, on the West Side of Chicago in the 5000 block of W. Madison. Police say he was struck in the back of the head and the abdomen and was taken to a hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries.

The Chicago Police Department identified two suspects in the case: 19-year-old Tayjon Lane and 20-year-old Jaylyn Griffith. Both were arrested on June 20, 2024; Lane in the 700 block of N. Waller Avenue and Griffith in the 5000 block of W. Maypole. They face one felony count of murder — first-degree and one felony count of conspiracy — murder — first-degree and were scheduled for a detention hearing on June 23, 2024. The suspects are accused of gunning down Keshaun in a hallway.

Keshaun’s death underscores the impact of gun violence on young people in the city. If anyone has information about that night in the 5000 block of W. Madison or knew Keshaun, please come forward to assist the investigation.