Michael Sumrall, a 50-year-old African American man, was found shot to death on February 28, 2007, in the 600 block of North Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. Responding emergency personnel pronounced Sumrall dead at the scene after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the Chicago Police Department classified the incident as a homicide.

Detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and potential surveillance footage and opened an active investigation, but no arrests have been announced. Community members and local leaders expressed concern about the violence and called for increased police presence and community engagement. The case remains unsolved; anyone with information is asked to contact authorities to help bring those responsible to justice.

If someone knew Michael Sumrall or was in the area that night, can you share any details that might help the investigation?