Chasteddy R. Blocker, 20, was shot and killed on May 6, 2014, on Chicago’s West Side on Central Park Avenue. Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner reported she was shot in the back and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she died shortly after arrival. A 34-year-old man was also shot in the hip in the same incident and transported to the hospital for treatment.

The killing occurred amid a surge of gun violence in Chicago in 2014, with many homicides linked to street violence and gang disputes, particularly in West Side neighborhoods facing socioeconomic challenges. Reports note difficulties investigators often encounter in these cases, including witness reluctance due to fear of retaliation. Blocker’s death highlights ongoing calls for stronger community safety initiatives and interventions to reduce youth gun violence.

Did anyone in the area have information about what happened on Central Park Avenue that night?