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Cook County offers $10,000 reward for info on deadly Brighton Park shooting
Authorities seek leads on fatal drive-by attack that killed 17-year-old Autumn Martinez.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:20am
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A reward is offered for information on a deadly drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old in Chicago's Brighton Park.Chicago TodayCook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for the shooting death of 17-year-old Autumn Martinez in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. Martinez was walking in the 2400 block of W. 48th St. when a red sedan drove by and someone opened fire, fatally striking him with multiple gunshot wounds.
Why it matters
Gun violence remains a major issue in Chicago, with the city seeing a rise in drive-by shootings and other fatal incidents in recent years. This reward aims to encourage community members to come forward with any details that could help solve the case and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The details
According to police, the deadly shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. on March 28. Martinez was walking on the street when a red sedan drove by and someone from inside the vehicle opened fire, striking him multiple times. Martinez was rushed to the hospital but later pronounced dead.
- The shooting happened on March 28, 2026 around 1 a.m.
The players
Autumn Martinez
A 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
Cook County Crime Stoppers
A local organization that is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
What’s next
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the Crime Stoppers tip line.
The takeaway
This tragic drive-by shooting is a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence crisis in Chicago, underscoring the need for community cooperation and effective policing strategies to help curb such senseless acts of violence.
