Anton Benoit, 31, of the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago, was fatally shot at about 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Shell gas station on the corner of East 86th Street and South State Street. Surveillance cameras captured suspects exiting a black Dodge Durango and opening fire while Benoit stood at pump number one; multiple angles of the shooting were later released by police to help identify those responsible. Family members described Benoit as someone who loved helping people, laughing, and smiling, and said he was excited about starting a new job at FedEx after spending years in and out of prison and trying to turn his life around.

Some online speculation has named a rapper known as Von Off 1700 as possibly involved, but that has not been confirmed by law enforcement. Reports indicate Benoit was struck by gunfire and, according to those speculations, hit by the vehicle as it fled; he was rushed to hospital and died en route. No one has been charged in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 2 Violent Crimes detectives or submit an anonymous tip through www.cpdtip.com.

Did anyone see activity at that gas station that afternoon or recognize the Dodge Durango captured on video?