Crime News Chicago

Man, 69, fatally shot in Austin

Nevelus Serge Jean was in a home in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue when a suspect pulled out a gun and fired shots.

By Cindy Hernandez

Two men were wounded in a shootout Aug. 24, 2022 on the South Side.

A 69-year-old man was shot to death Friday evening in Austin on the West Side.

Nevelus Serge Jean, 69, was in a home about 5:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue when a suspect pulled out a gun and fired shots, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

He was struck in the chest and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Police announced no arrests.

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