A community is in mourning after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this Saturday. In a violent episode that ripped through the fabric of a family gathering, young Syruss Box, Jr. lost his life to drive-by gunfire. The incident transpired around 6:04 p.m. in the 400 block of W. 110th Street amidst a celebration for the victim’s younger brother, according to statements obtained by ABC7 Chicago.
Witnesses described the assailant's vehicle as a "silver Honda, two-door with two masked men," with one mask tied around the front and dreadlocks emerging from behind, while the other assailant wore sunglasses. The victim was standing near the sidewalk when the vehicle pulled up, and almost immediately, the attackers opened fire, striking Box, Jr. in the neck and abdomen. The boy's mother, Tierra Evans, recounted the tragedy, noting she was attempting to "keep him alive" before "he took his last breath in my arms," as reported by ABC7 Chicago.
The aftermath of the shooting saw Box, Jr. quickly transported to Comer Children's Hospital, where all efforts to save his life proved futile. He was pronounced dead at the facility, as further noted by FOX 32 Chicago. Authorities have yet to apprehend any suspects in connection with the shooting. The investigation is still active, and police are seeking leads to identify and capture the individuals responsible for this tragic act.
