Roseland’s tight‑knit community on Chicago’s Far South Side was shaken Tuesday night when 46‑year‑old Kimberly Cochran was discovered lifeless inside a home on the 10100 block of South State Street. A neighbor who walked by around 10 p.m. saw her unresponsive on the floor and called 911, police say. At the scene, officers and paramedics pronounced her dead.
Authorities have confirmed that Cochran’s death is being treated as a homicide, though they have not released how she died or provided a cause of death. Detectives from the Area 2 unit have taken over the investigation, but so far no arrests have been made, and police have declined to offer further details.
Neighbors describe the block as usually quiet, a slice of Roseland where families walk dogs and kids play in the yards. Hearing about Cochran’s death has left people stunned and concerned. One neighbor told a local reporter she had seen Cochran around the block just days before, smiling and talking with folks who passed her porch.
Family members and friends have not yet released a public statement, but neighbors left flowers and candles near the police tape outside the house on South State Street on Wednesday morning. Some stopped to say a few quiet words, others just stood for a moment in silence.
Chicago police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Investigators say even small details — someone arriving or leaving the house around the time of the incident, unusual noises, or a vehicle seen in the area — could help their work. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Cochran’s death adds to a recent string of violent incidents in the Roseland area that have drawn attention from both community groups and city officials working on public safety and homicide clearance efforts. Residents say they’re tired of tragedy and want answers and action.
At this time, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released an autopsy report, and Chicago police have not said whether they have identified any suspects. The investigation remains active as detectives piece together the final hours of Kimberly Cochran’s life.
