Crime
16-year-old David Mason Jr killed in West Garfield Park shooting
CHICAGO — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in West Garfield Park as 16-year-old David Mason Jr., also known by friends and family as “Lil Dave.”
The shooting occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., when Chicago Police officers responded to reports of a person shot near the intersection of West End Avenue and Keeler Avenue.
Upon arrival, responding officers learned that the victim had already been transported from the scene by a private vehicle.
A short time later, Mount Sinai Hospital notified police that a teenage male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds had been dropped off at the emergency department.
The victim was identified as David Mason Jr., 16. According to medical personnel, Mason sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and arms and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Preliminary information from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) indicates that Mason was standing on or near a sidewalk when he was struck by gunfire from an unknown assailant. Investigators have not yet determined whether the shooter was on foot or in a vehicle.
As of now, no suspects are in custody, and police have not released details regarding a possible motive. Area Four detectives are leading the homicide investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTIP.com, or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 11th District at (312) 746-8386.
Additionally, tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward through Cook County Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 535-STOP (7867).
The investigation remains active.
Crime
16-year-old Devajae Christopher and 17-year-old Tamarion West killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police have identified 16-year-old Devajae “DJ” Christopher, known by friends as “Lil Spazz,” and 17-year-old Tamarion West, known as “Stewie,” as the two teenage victims found shot to death early Wednesday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A third victim, a 21-year-old man, was wounded in the same incident.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, following reports of someone claiming they had been shot.
When first responders arrived, they discovered a 16-year-old male on the second-floor back porch of a residential building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upon entering the apartment, officers observed significant blood evidence and numerous shell casings scattered throughout the interior.
As they continued clearing the residence, they located a 17-year-old male in a hallway with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers then proceeded to the third floor, where they found a 21-year-old man hiding under a bed, suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.
He was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in fair condition.
A 13-year-old boy was also discovered hiding inside the residence but was physically unharmed.
Witnesses reported seeing three males fleeing the building shortly after gunfire erupted.
One nearby resident told investigators that the shooting may have occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., when it was still dark outside, saying they heard multiple gunshots before gathering their children to pray.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Two Bureau of Detectives are conducting a comprehensive investigation.
This tragic shooting marks the third incident within 24 hours in which multiple Chicago teenagers were shot, leaving three dead.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610, submit a tip anonymously through CPDTIP.com, or reach out to Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) for a potential reward leading to an arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.