Obituary: Tragic Passing of Edan Oliver Johnson in Chicago Shooting
In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded on August 30, a 5-year-old boy named Edan Oliver Johnson tragically lost his life in a devastating shooting mishap in Chicago. This sorrowful revelation comes from an official statement released by the Lake County Coroner’s Office on Friday.
The grim turn of events also involved the apprehension of a 32-year-old man on August 31, as reported earlier by The Times. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, had driven young Johnson to the hospital following the grievous incident.
According to the man’s account to the authorities, he had sought rest at a residence situated on the 2400 block of Fillmore Street after a night out. It was during this period of repose that he was awakened by a startling noise, only to discover the heart-wrenching sight of the 5-year-old boy who had accidentally shot himself.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office, upon conducting a thorough examination, concluded that the cause of young Johnson’s untimely demise was a gunshot wound, and the manner of his passing was determined to be an unfortunate accident.
As of now, there is no further information available regarding the identity of the man who drove Johnson to the hospital, nor have any charges been officially filed in connection with this tragic incident, as indicated by court records as of Friday. The community remains in mourning, with heartfelt condolences extended to the family and loved ones of Edan Oliver Johnson during this profoundly challenging time.