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By Theo Burman
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A Chicago man was shot dead on Wednesday evening while livestreaming himself on Facebook, according to reports.
Kevin Watson, 42, was streaming a video at 6:14 p.m. from inside his car when another vehicle approached him and shooting began, according to local media citing police reports.
Newsweek contacted the Chicago Police Department for more information via email.
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The Context
So far in 2025 there have been 206 fatal shootings in Chicago, and 933 non-fatal shootings. By the end of 2024, the city had seen 361 fatal shooting incidents.
What To Know
The shooting, which happened a few blocks away from a South Austin police station, resulted in Watson dying from his injuries, confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner to reporters.
Watson had left a liquor store owned by his cousin before going to his car to start a livestream.
In the stream, Watson addresses the camera before turning to see something approaching the driver's seat window, before saying "What's up?" in a panicked voice.
Watson then scrambles to get out of the car and leaves the view of the camera. Gunshots can be heard shortly after.
The video has been viewed almost 2 million times on Facebook.
Police said that Watson received a gunshot wound to the chest and was moved to a hospital after emergency services arrived but couldn't be saved. A motive for the shooting has not yet been identified.
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What People Are Saying
Watson's cousin Jacquez Smith, who owned the store that Watson had left before he was shot, told ABC: "He was choking for breath. He was trying to struggle to breathe. I wouldn't have let him walk out the store. He was a good man. No matter what he done, he helped people, you know? He helped me get this job in here."
Alvin Jackson, a close friend of Watson and a witness to the incident, said: "So, the guy followed behind him and pulled the gun on him. He was trying to wrestle with the gun, and the gun went off."
Freddie Collier, another friend of Watson, said: "We're going to have to figure out how to move on and be strong, day to day, to help each other get [past] this, because this didn't just hurt one person."
Lamar Spencer, a close friend and witness, said: "I rubbed his palm and I squeezed his hand, and he wouldn't squeeze back."
What Happens Next
Police continue to search for a suspect and have not made any arrests yet at the time of writing.
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