Jeramiah Lee and Daquan Walters Death – A tragic double homicide unfolded in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood Tuesday night, leaving two young men dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, 19-year-olds Jeramiah Lee and Daquan Walters were inside a home in the 5300 block of South Wabash Avenue when an unknown assailant opened fire around 6:35 p.m.
The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds before being rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not released any details regarding potential suspects or a motive for the shooting. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the deaths, and police are actively investigating the incident as a homicide.
The neighborhood has seen previous incidents of gun violence, and investigators are working to determine if this shooting was targeted or random. Officials are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses to piece together what led to the deadly attack.
Family members and friends of the victims are grieving the sudden loss, as community leaders call for an end to the senseless violence plaguing the city.
No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago police or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.