Chicago police are currently investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found this weekend.
The incident occurred in the city’s Bronzeville community.
Officers responded to a call at 10 p.m. Saturday on the 4400 block of South Drexel Boulevard.
Upon arrival, police discovered the young girl unresponsive inside a residence.
Chicago Fire Department paramedics immediately began life-saving measures on the scene.
She was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Medical staff later pronounced her dead at the hospital.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office identified the child as Shadaiyah O’Hara.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of her death.
Wentworth Area detectives spent Sunday morning canvassing the area for evidence.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding potential suspects or the nature of the girl’s injuries.
The investigation remains active as police wait for the medical examiner’s findings.
Recent History
This tragic discovery comes at a sensitive time for the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Bronzeville has seen a rise in community-led safety initiatives over the past year.
The 4400 block of South Drexel is located in a historic part of the South Side known for its residential architecture.
However, the area has faced sporadic incidents of violence that have put residents on high alert.
In recent months, local activists have called for increased protection for children in the Wentworth Police District.
Similar incidents involving unresponsive minors in Chicago often lead to lengthy death investigations.
Community leaders are now urging anyone with information to step forward to assist the police.
This case adds to a growing list of investigations involving young victims in the city this winter.
