A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Chicago’s Far South Side after a 20-year-old driver was shot and killed while speaking with his mother on the phone in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to ABC 7 Chicago.
Authorities say 20-year-old Treyhon McCurdy was driving Sunday night near 122nd Street and Harvard Avenue when gunfire suddenly erupted. During the terrifying moments before his death, McCurdy was reportedly on the phone with his mother, Alicia Warford, when he told her, “They’re shooting at me!” Moments later, the call went silent.
Police said McCurdy lost control of the vehicle after being struck by gunfire while attempting to get away, causing the car to crash into a tree. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Officials also confirmed that a second person inside the vehicle, believed to be a passenger, was killed during the incident. Their identity has not been widely released in early reports, and authorities continue working to notify family members.
The 20-year-old’s tragic murder comes shortly after his family celebrated his birthday and his accomplishments. Loved ones, including his mother Alicia Warford, had gifted him a new car as a symbol of their pride in his progress and future. Tragically, that same vehicle became the car he was driving over the weekend while desperately trying to escape gunfire.
Family members described McCurdy as a young man with his life ahead of him, and the emotional weight of his final moments has left loved ones devastated. His mother, Alicia Warford, is now left holding onto the memory of their final conversation — a moment that has become a painful reminder of the sudden violence that took her son’s life.
Police sources indicated the shooting may have stemmed from a meetup that turned violent, though details surrounding the motive remain under investigation. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence and speak with witnesses.
The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods, particularly on the city’s South Side, where families continue to mourn the loss of young lives cut short. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Chicago police as the investigation remains ongoing.
