Laquinton Wright, 33, was shot and killed on the evening of November 29, 2024, in Chicago’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Authorities say Wright and a 30-year-old woman were standing outside in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue at about 9:50 p.m. when an unidentified assailant opened fire, striking both multiple times. Wright was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead; the woman suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.

The Cook County medical examiner identified the deceased as Laquinton Wright, who lived in the 6600 block of South Bell Avenue. No arrests have been announced and the Chicago Police Department is investigating the shooting. If anyone has information that could help identify the shooter, please contact investigators.