The tragic death of 17 -year -old Deengello Miles has left the West Pulman community in shock and mourning in the South Side of Chicago. The shooting took place on Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, at around 3:08 pm in 11900-block of South Wallace Street.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the officers were sent to the area after the bullets report. On arrival, he found Deengelo in a street, who was suffering from a wound on the head with a gun pill.
Despite the rapid response of the first respondents, the teenager was declared dead on the spot. The office of Cook County Medical Examiner later recognized the victim as Deengelo Miles, a young man whose life ended very soon.
Condolenceless violence claiming Deengelo’s life has created renewed resentment and sadness in a city that is struggling with gun violence, especially among its youth.
Deangelo was more than a figure. He was a son, a friend, a student and a teenager with dreams and ability. Those who knew him call him soft -spoken and kind, someone who loved music and had a talent for art.
He said that the future was considered in graphic design or animation. At school, Deengello was known to be humble and reserved, with a tight-witted group of friends who are now abruptly destroyed.
The Chicago Police Department has not yet identified a suspect, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are urging anyone to come forward for information.
They are particularly interested in safety footage from nearby houses or businesses, who may have captured the incidents for shooting or after. Tips can be presented anonymously through the city’s crime stoppers hotline.
In view of Deengelo’s death, community leaders are speaking about a constant toll of gun violence in the neighborhood like West Pulman.
Advocates emphasized the need for strong intervention programs for risky youth, more investment in mental health services and more community-based initiative to create a safe place for adolescents. “This is not just a policing issue,” said a local organizer. “This is a public health crisis, and it takes us all to stop this cycle.”
A Makshift Memorial has been installed near the shooting scene. Candles, flowers, and handwritten notes now line up the street where Deengelo’s life was small.
Friends and classmates have visited the site to mourn, pray and remember the moments shared with them. On social media, paying tributes with messages of calls for grief, mistrust, and justice. “Relaxation Easy, D,” read a post. “You did not deserve it.”
Family members, still in shock, have asked for privacy as they process their loss. A Gofundme campaign has been set up to cover the funeral expenses and support the family during this incredibly difficult time. The campaign has already received the support of both neighbors and strangers, which have been transferred from the story of Deengelo.
As the investigation continues, the South Side Community faces another painful reminder of the delicateness of life and the need for pressure for systemic changes.
For now, Deengelo Miles is not being remembered in the way he died, but he lived from life – his smile, his quiet determination, and the dreams that he held till the very end.
Anyone who knows about the shooting is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or to leave an anonymous tip with crime stoppers. As the loved ones prepared to lay Deengello to rest, the city mourns the loss of another young soul for gun violence.