Jeremiah Whisenton was 17 when he was found shot to death in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood on January 22, 2023. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and details about where or why it happened are not described. Coverage noted the shocking nature of the killing given his age, and the community response included an online outpouring of support on the National Gun Violence Memorial, where dozens of virtual candles had been lit for him.

Jeremiah’s death is presented as part of the broader toll of firearm violence affecting young people in the city. If anyone knew Jeremiah, was in Gresham that day, or has information about what happened on January 22, 2023, please come forward with tips or memories that might shed light on the case.