2021 Chicago–Evanston Shootings
Spree Shooting Incident
CLASSIFICATION: Spree Killing
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
TIME PERIOD
January 9, 2021
VICTIMS
6 confirmed
On January 9, 2021, a spree shooting occurred in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including the perpetrator, Jason Nightengale, who was fatally shot by police. The incident began around 1:50 PM when Nightengale shot and killed 30-year-old Yiran Fan in a parking garage in Hyde Park, followed by the murder of doorwoman Aisha Johnson and the wounding of a 77-year-old woman in an apartment building. The shooting spree continued with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Anthony Faulkner at a convenience store and the wounding of an 81-year-old woman. The violence culminated in Evanston, where Nightengale shot 61-year-old Marta Torres at an IHOP after taking her hostage, leading to her death days later. Nightengale was pursued by law enforcement and ultimately shot by police, dying at a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing, with significant evidence collected from multiple crime scenes, including ballistic evidence linking the shootings.
Investigators and the public speculate that Jason Nightengale's motive for the shooting spree remains unclear, leading to various theories about potential personal grievances or mental health issues. Some believe that the randomness of the victims suggests a deeper psychological instability rather than a targeted attack. Additionally, there is speculation that Nightengale may have been influenced by prior life experiences or trauma that contributed to his violent actions.
A Day of Chaos: The 2021 Chicago–Evanston Shooting Spree
Prelude to Tragedy
On a cold winter afternoon, January 9, 2021, the streets of Chicago's South Side were as unassuming as any other day. But as the clock ticked closer to 1:50 PM, an ordinary Saturday would transform into a nightmare that sprawled from Chicago to the nearby suburb of Evanston. At the center of this chaos was Jason Nightengale, a 32-year-old man whose motives remain shrouded in mystery even today. Armed with a Glock 21 pistol, Nightengale embarked on a deadly spree that would leave six people dead, including himself, and two others wounded.
The Chicago Rampage Begins
The first victim of this harrowing day was Yiran Fan, a promising 30-year-old PhD student from China. As he sat in his car within a Hyde Park parking garage, an unsuspecting Fan met his tragic end with a bullet to the head, fired by Nightengale. This senseless act marked the beginning of a violent journey across the city.
Not long after, Nightengale made his way to an apartment building at 4940 S. East End Ave. There, he continued his rampage, fatally shooting Aisha Johnson, a 46-year-old doorwoman, and injuring a 77-year-old woman as she unsuspectingly collected her mail. The day’s violence was far from over.
Nightengale then ventured to another apartment building on the 5500 block of South East End, where he commandeered a red Toyota from someone he knew. With his newly acquired vehicle, he drove to the AK Food Mart at 9307 S. Halsted St. Upon entering the convenience store, he shot 20-year-old Anthony Faulkner in the head, ending his life instantly, and wounded an 81-year-old woman in the neck and back. Unsatisfied with the chaos already wrought, Nightengale robbed the cash register before fleeing the scene.
As the day wore on, at around 4:00 PM, Nightengale continued his spree, this time targeting 15-year-old Damia Smith. Smith was sitting in the back seat of her mother's car in the 10300 block of South Halsted Street when she was mortally wounded. She succumbed to her injuries weeks later, on February 2, 2021.
In a brazen return to the AK Food Mart, Nightengale fired shots at officers investigating the earlier crime scene. A bullet struck a police vehicle, but fortunately, no officers were injured.
The Evanston Finale and Nightengale's Death
The violent path led Nightengale north to Evanston. There, he fired a shot at a CVS Pharmacy at 101 Asbury Ave., but this time, no one was struck. His next stop was an IHOP restaurant, where he allegedly took 61-year-old Marta Torres hostage before shooting her. Torres would later pass away from her injuries eight days after the shooting.
As Nightengale attempted to flee the IHOP, Evanston Police pursued him with urgency. The chase led to a confrontation near a Dollar General. Officers fired multiple shots, fatally wounding Nightengale, who was pronounced dead shortly afterward at a nearby hospital.
Aftermath and Reflection
In the wake of this senseless violence, five innocent lives were lost, and two more were left wounded. The motives behind Jason Nightengale’s rampage remain unknown, leaving a city and its residents grappling with unanswered questions and profound grief.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and the profound impact it can have on communities. Despite the swift response of law enforcement, the scars of that January day continue to linger.
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Shooting Spree Begins
Jason Nightengale begins his shooting spree, killing Yiran Fan in Hyde Park.
Multiple Victims Shot
Nightengale shoots Aisha Johnson and injures a 77-year-old woman in an apartment building.
AK Food Mart Shooting
Nightengale fatally shoots Anthony Faulkner and injures an 81-year-old woman at a convenience store.
Damia Smith Shot
Nightengale shoots 15-year-old Damia Smith in her mother's vehicle; she later dies from injuries.
Evanston Shootings
Nightengale shoots Marta Torres at an IHOP after taking her hostage; she dies later.
Nightengale Shot by Police
Nightengale is shot by police in Evanston during a pursuit and later pronounced dead.
Five Dead Confirmed
Authorities confirm five fatalities from Nightengale's shooting spree, including the shooter.
Damia Smith Dies
15-year-old Damia Smith succumbs to injuries from the shooting, raising death toll to six.
On January 9, 2021, a spree shooting occurred in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including the perpetrator, Jason Nightengale, who was fatally shot by police. The incident began around 1:50 PM when Nightengale shot and killed 30-year-old Yiran Fan in a parking garage in Hyde Park, followed by the murder of doorwoman Aisha Johnson and the wounding of a 77-year-old woman in an apartment building. The shooting spree continued with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Anthony Faulkner at a convenience store and the wounding of an 81-year-old woman. The violence culminated in Evanston, where Nightengale shot 61-year-old Marta Torres at an IHOP after taking her hostage, leading to her death days later. Nightengale was pursued by law enforcement and ultimately shot by police, dying at a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing, with significant evidence collected from multiple crime scenes, including ballistic evidence linking the shootings.
Investigators and the public speculate that Jason Nightengale's motive for the shooting spree remains unclear, leading to various theories about potential personal grievances or mental health issues. Some believe that the randomness of the victims suggests a deeper psychological instability rather than a targeted attack. Additionally, there is speculation that Nightengale may have been influenced by prior life experiences or trauma that contributed to his violent actions.
A Day of Chaos: The 2021 Chicago–Evanston Shooting Spree
Prelude to Tragedy
On a cold winter afternoon, January 9, 2021, the streets of Chicago's South Side were as unassuming as any other day. But as the clock ticked closer to 1:50 PM, an ordinary Saturday would transform into a nightmare that sprawled from Chicago to the nearby suburb of Evanston. At the center of this chaos was Jason Nightengale, a 32-year-old man whose motives remain shrouded in mystery even today. Armed with a Glock 21 pistol, Nightengale embarked on a deadly spree that would leave six people dead, including himself, and two others wounded.
The Chicago Rampage Begins
The first victim of this harrowing day was Yiran Fan, a promising 30-year-old PhD student from China. As he sat in his car within a Hyde Park parking garage, an unsuspecting Fan met his tragic end with a bullet to the head, fired by Nightengale. This senseless act marked the beginning of a violent journey across the city.
Not long after, Nightengale made his way to an apartment building at 4940 S. East End Ave. There, he continued his rampage, fatally shooting Aisha Johnson, a 46-year-old doorwoman, and injuring a 77-year-old woman as she unsuspectingly collected her mail. The day’s violence was far from over.
Nightengale then ventured to another apartment building on the 5500 block of South East End, where he commandeered a red Toyota from someone he knew. With his newly acquired vehicle, he drove to the AK Food Mart at 9307 S. Halsted St. Upon entering the convenience store, he shot 20-year-old Anthony Faulkner in the head, ending his life instantly, and wounded an 81-year-old woman in the neck and back. Unsatisfied with the chaos already wrought, Nightengale robbed the cash register before fleeing the scene.
As the day wore on, at around 4:00 PM, Nightengale continued his spree, this time targeting 15-year-old Damia Smith. Smith was sitting in the back seat of her mother's car in the 10300 block of South Halsted Street when she was mortally wounded. She succumbed to her injuries weeks later, on February 2, 2021.
In a brazen return to the AK Food Mart, Nightengale fired shots at officers investigating the earlier crime scene. A bullet struck a police vehicle, but fortunately, no officers were injured.
The Evanston Finale and Nightengale's Death
The violent path led Nightengale north to Evanston. There, he fired a shot at a CVS Pharmacy at 101 Asbury Ave., but this time, no one was struck. His next stop was an IHOP restaurant, where he allegedly took 61-year-old Marta Torres hostage before shooting her. Torres would later pass away from her injuries eight days after the shooting.
As Nightengale attempted to flee the IHOP, Evanston Police pursued him with urgency. The chase led to a confrontation near a Dollar General. Officers fired multiple shots, fatally wounding Nightengale, who was pronounced dead shortly afterward at a nearby hospital.
Aftermath and Reflection
In the wake of this senseless violence, five innocent lives were lost, and two more were left wounded. The motives behind Jason Nightengale’s rampage remain unknown, leaving a city and its residents grappling with unanswered questions and profound grief.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and the profound impact it can have on communities. Despite the swift response of law enforcement, the scars of that January day continue to linger.
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Shooting Spree Begins
Jason Nightengale begins his shooting spree, killing Yiran Fan in Hyde Park.
Multiple Victims Shot
Nightengale shoots Aisha Johnson and injures a 77-year-old woman in an apartment building.
AK Food Mart Shooting
Nightengale fatally shoots Anthony Faulkner and injures an 81-year-old woman at a convenience store.
Damia Smith Shot
Nightengale shoots 15-year-old Damia Smith in her mother's vehicle; she later dies from injuries.
Evanston Shootings
Nightengale shoots Marta Torres at an IHOP after taking her hostage; she dies later.
Nightengale Shot by Police
Nightengale is shot by police in Evanston during a pursuit and later pronounced dead.
Five Dead Confirmed
Authorities confirm five fatalities from Nightengale's shooting spree, including the shooter.
Damia Smith Dies
15-year-old Damia Smith succumbs to injuries from the shooting, raising death toll to six.