Tragic Chicago Shooting: Businessman Jerry Lewis Killed Near United Center, Shocking Project 1901 Community

A tragic incident occurred near Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday when a local contractor was fatally shot, as confirmed by his family to ABC7.

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Jerry Lewis, who was well-respected in the construction industry, left a significant mark on his community, according to his wife.

The shooting took place just before 1 p.m. in the vicinity of West Madison and South Leavitt streets.

According to his family, the 67-year-old was targeted while walking between offices, when two gunmen approached and opened fire.

Police reported that Lewis was struck in the head and immediately transported to Stroger Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

“My husband just wanted to see everyone be better and make it,” wife Zandra Lewis said.

Lewis’ family said he was a successful Chicago contractor and developer who was instrumental in Project 1901, the $7-billion development of property around the United Center.

“He was going to his office and that’s when two guys came out of nowhere and shot him,” son Zachery Lewis said.

He was mentoring small businesses like Traci Quinn’s Pink Hats Construction and Development group.

Authorities have not outlined a motive for the attack or given details about what led to the violence.

The Cook County Medical Examiner has not officially identified the victim.

Chicago police said investigators are questioning two people of interest.

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