Kenwon Van Pelt, 15, was found dead on December 3, 2024, inside his home on the 6700 block of South Parnell Avenue in Englewood. His mother discovered him about 11:30 a.m.; he had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not confirmed whether the shot was fired from inside or outside the residence.

Investigators recovered nearly a dozen shell casings in the parking lot outside the building and cordoned off the area with crime scene tape. Chicago Police Department Area One detectives have classified the case as a homicide and say no arrests have been made. Alderman William Hall described the killing as a devastating loss to the community. The investigation is ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.