Jermayne Watkins, 28, of Oak Forest, Illinois, was shot and later died after an October 10, 2023, shooting outside the Speedway at 14002 S. Cicero Ave in Crestwood. Police were called about 8:30 p.m. after multiple reports of shots fired; Watkins was found on the ground with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead in the ambulance, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Investigators from the Crestwood Police Department and the Southwest Major Crimes Task Force processed the scene and recovered numerous shell casings. Witnesses and security footage reportedly showed a silver SUV fleeing eastbound on Midlothian Turnpike. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Crestwood Police Department at (708) 371-4800.

Watkins’ death has been noted on memorial sites for victims of gun violence. Does anyone have information about that night or recall seeing a silver SUV near the Speedway on October 10, 2023?