Edward Trey Black Jr. was 17 when he was fatally shot on August 17, 2023, in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. At about 6:39 p.m. he was on the sidewalk in the 4500 block of South Paulina Avenue when an unidentified assailant shot him in the left shoulder and groin. Emergency responders took him to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; the Cook County Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity as Edward Black of Chicago.

No arrests have been announced and the Chicago Police Department is investigating. His family, friends, and the wider community are mourning and asking for information to help bring those responsible to justice. If anyone saw what happened or has relevant details, please contact investigators.