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A family is heartbroken after a father of three was killed on the South Side.
Michael Hunter, 36, was found shot in the head early Sunday morning.
The shooting occurred in the 8000-block of South Hermitage Avenue in Auburn Gresham.
Chicago police reported that Hunter died at the scene.
His family spoke out Tuesday to demand justice for the UPS driver.
According to ABC7 Chicago, Hunter was trying to track down his stolen truck when he was killed.
He had just visited his mother’s house when the vehicle went missing.
Hunter was a dedicated long-haul driver for UPS.
He shared the road with his father, Michael Hunter Sr., as a driving partner.
His father tearfully explained that the killers took his son and his partner away.
Hunter’s fiancée, Ryan Mitchell, described him as her heart and soul.
The couple had recently purchased a home together on the far South Side.
His stepdaughter, Brooklyn Nailer, hoped he would see her walk the stage at graduation.
His sister, Tori O’Hearn, said he was a provider who showed up whenever he was called.
The family managed to find the stolen truck the very next day.
It was located only three miles away from where Hunter was shot.
The family is now offering a $10,000 reward for information.
They are looking for anything that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Philanthropist Early Walker joined the family to plead for community help.
Walker highlighted the immense pain the shooters caused this family.
CPD Area Two detectives are currently leading the investigation.
Police have not yet shared details on what specifically led to the gunfire.
Hunter grew up in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood and was well-known in the area.
His loved ones are now passing out fliers to find witnesses.
They vowing not to stop until the person responsible is behind bars.
