Expand / Collapse search
☰

Teen killed in drive-by shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side, police say

By Cody King
Published  March 28, 2025 8:38pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting Friday on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
    • The teen was on a sidewalk in the 2800 block of South Komensky when someone in a passing vehicle opened fire, police said.
    • No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting Friday night on Chicago’s Southwest Side, authorities said.

Deadly Drive-By Shooting

What we know:

The shooting happened around 5:10 p.m. in the 2800 block of South Komensky Avenue.

Chicago police said the teen was on the sidewalk when someone in a passing vehicle opened fire, striking him multiple times.

He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, the teen was identified as 15-year-old Jerry Aquino. 

What's next:

No arrests have been made, and police have not released details on the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. 

Crime and Public SafetyLittle VillageNews