Tyler Westmoreland was 15 when he was shot on September 3, 2023, in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on the 2900 block of West Walnut Street. Police say Tyler was struck multiple times in the body and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition; he later died of his injuries. Tyler lived on the 200 block of North Albany Avenue.

Investigators identified a suspect in the case. Eighteen-year-old Zion Rogers was charged with first-degree murder and with possession of a stolen vehicle; police say he was part of a group involved in the incident and that he was arrested on December 19, 2023, in the 1300 block of North Sedgwick Street. Tyler’s death was one of several violent incidents over the Labor Day weekend in the city.

If anyone knew Tyler, witnessed the shooting on West Walnut Street, or has information about the group involved, please come forward to assist the investigation.