James Coles, 32, was fatally shot on August 21, 2023, in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on the far South Side. The report gives few details about the shooting itself: circumstances, suspects, and motive have not been disclosed. The Chicago Police Department is investigating and has asked anyone with information to come forward.

Coles’s death is described as part of a wider pattern of gun violence affecting the city and has been mourned by family, friends, and the community who remember his contributions and presence. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Chicago Police Department.