A Chicago father was killed during a Facebook Live stream, and police are searching for the person responsible. According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), Kevin Watson, a father from Chicago, was sitting in his car on West Madison Street in South Austin on August 14, around 6:14 p.m., when another car arrived. Someone inside that car pulled out a handgun and shot him.
Watson was rushed to the hospital, but the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed he died from a bullet wound to his chest. His sister, Teletha Watson, shared more details about what happened.
Shooting Captured on Livestream
The tragic event was recorded on Facebook Live. Reports from NBC News and ABC 7 Chicago said Watson started his livestream shortly after leaving a nearby liquor store. Moments later, the shooting happened on camera.
Alvin Jackson, a close friend of Watson who also saw the shooting, told ABC 7 that Watson had been talking to a man before getting into his car. Jackson said the suspect followed Watson, pulled out a gun, and during a struggle, the weapon fired.
NBC reported that Watson’s chain, engraved with the word “Tugg,” was found on the ground at the scene. Police are treating it as part of the ongoing investigation.
Teletha Watson told NBC 5 Chicago, “We can’t eat, we can’t sleep, my head has been banging.” She said her brother got out of the car to confront the shooter and was shot during the encounter.
She added, “He gave them a pass, and I want people to know that he gave them the chance to fight like men.”
Remembering her brother, Teletha said, “My brother was the goofiest, the funniest, the most liveliest person I know. He was there in the present for these kids, for his family.”
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities have not released any information about the suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Watson’s death has left family and friends heartbroken. Loved ones described him as a caring father to a 7-year-old son whose life was tragically cut short.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as the investigation continues.
FAQs
1. Who was Kevin Watson?
Kevin Watson was a father from Chicago who was shot dead during a Facebook live stream.
2. Where was he shot?
He was shot in Chicago’s South Austin neighborhood on West Madison Street.
3. Did the police arrest the suspect?
No, police are still searching for the people responsible.
