On October 30, 2023, 16-year-old Ameer McMullin was shot in a parking lot in the 1900 block of East 87th Street in Chicago’s Avalon Park/Stony Island Park area, near Chicago Vocational High School where he was a student. The shooting occurred just before 4 p.m.; Ameer suffered gunshot wounds to his back and right leg and was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he later died.

The Chicago Police Department is investigating and has made no arrests. Area Two Detectives are seeking information from the public and tips can be submitted through CPDtip.com. The incident has prompted questions about security at the location where the shooting happened; legal experts say property owners or managers could face liability if inadequate security for foreseeable harm is shown and the family may pursue legal claims if negligence is established.

Anyone who knew Ameer or has information about the shooting is asked to contact Area Two Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPDtip.com.