Cause of death released for teen found dead in trunk of burning car in Chicago
Body found in burning car truck identified as 15-year-old boy
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck and chest and was put in the trunk of a car that was then set on fire. Police found the car in Bridgeport Friday morning. The victim, later identified as Kidonnie Smith, was pronounced dead on scene.
CHICAGO - The medical examiner has released the cause of death for a 15-year-old boy who was found dead in the trunk of a burning car not far from Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport.
The teen was shot in the neck and chest, according to the ME. His death has been ruled a homicide.
The family of the teen confirmed his identity to the Legal Help Firm as Kidonnie Smith.
15-year-old Kidonnie Smith | Provided by Legal Help Firm (Provided by Legal Help Firm)
Authorities located his body just after 2 a.m. Friday in the trunk of a burning car in an alley in the 3700 block of South Parnell Avenue.
Firefighters extinguished the flames, but during the investigation, located the teen's body in the vehicle's trunk. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No arrest has been made in connection with the incident.
Area One detectives are still investigating. Anyone who has more information on the case is urged to contact police.