Chicago’s Far South Side was shaken Sunday night when a beloved local photographer, Troy Hollingsworth, 37, was shot and killed while sitting in his car in the West Pullman neighborhood. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, on the 100 block of East 118th Place, according to Chicago police.
Hollingsworth was inside his Nissan Maxima when someone walked up and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Neighbors told reporters they heard sudden gunshots and then saw police flood the quiet block as the shooting unfolded. Paramedics rushed to the scene, but Hollingsworth died before he could be taken to a hospital.
Police quickly cordoned off the area, placing evidence markers and searching for clues. Detectives and crime scene teams worked late into the night, combing the street for shell casings and any signs of what led to the shooting. So far, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not announced a motive.
Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses as they try to identify the shooter or any vehicle involved. Police have also asked residents with information to come forward, but at this point the killing remains a mystery.
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Friends and members of Chicago’s creative community are grieving Hollingsworth’s death. He was known not just for his photography but for his passion and the way he connected with people behind the lens. Many described him as full of energy and always ready to capture a moment that others might overlook.
West Pullman residents say the neighborhood has struggled with violence over the years, part of a stretch of the Far South Side where gun violence and shootings have been persistent concerns. This latest killing adds to those ongoing worries and underscores the toll violence takes on local families and communities.
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Police continue to investigate, and more details may emerge as they piece together what happened. For now, Hollingsworth’s family, friends, and fellow artists are left to mourn a life taken too soon, remembering his creative spirit and the moments he froze in time with his camera.
