Man shot to death in Woodlawn alley

Javonta Wells, 18, was shot in the face and chest about 3:30 p.m. in the 800 block of East 62nd Street, police said.

A man was shot dead Oct. 22, 2020, in Chatham.

Sun-Times file photo

A man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon in Woodlawn on the South Side.

The 18-year-old was in an alley about 3:30 p.m. in the 800 block of East 62nd Street when someone opened fire, striking him in the face and chest, Chicago police said.

He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He was identified as Javonta Wells by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

No arrests were reported.

The Latest
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder for the shooting. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the DOJ is investigating.
Martez Cristler and Nicholas Virgil were charged with murder and aggravated arson, Chicago police said. Anthony Moore was charged with fraud and forgery in connection with the fatal West Pullman house fire that killed Pelt.
“In terms of that, it kind of just is what it is right now,” Crochet said pregame. “I’m focused on pitching for the White Sox, and beyond that, I’m not really controlling much.”
Sneed is told President Joe Biden was actually warned a year and a half ago by a top top Dem pollster that his re-election was in the doghouse with young voters. Gov. J.B. Pritzker was being urged to run in a primary in case Biden pulled the plug.
Taking away guns from people served with domestic violence orders of protection would be a lot of work. “There aren’t enough sworn officers to carry out what’s being asked here,” Pritzker said.