On June 1, 2023, 14-year-old Pierre Johnson was fatally shot while sitting on a neighbor’s porch in the 4200 block of South Wells Street in Chicago’s Fuller Park neighborhood. The attack, occurring about 7 p.m., involved multiple offenders and more than 80 shots; four other people were wounded. A 16-year-old was arrested for allegedly firing at police who responded to the shooting, but that arrest was unrelated to Pierre’s death.

Pierre is remembered by family, friends, and teammates as a vibrant young man who loved baseball, played travel ball, and was considered the heart of his team. His funeral was held on June 14, 2023, at St. Sabina Church. Those who cared for him are working to create a nonprofit called Pierre’s Way to give at-risk youth baseball opportunities in his memory.

If anyone knew Pierre, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.