Amin Smith charged with murder in Ravenswood shooting death of Dushanti Hassell

Michael Lansu — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:14:40 -0500

Amin Smith / Photo from Chicago Police

Amin H. Smith has been charged with murder in the Ravenswood shooting death of Dushanti Hassell this month.

Hassell, 21, was with a group in an alley in the 2200 block of West Winnemac Avenue when gunfire erupted about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.

Hassell, of the 5700 block of North Kenmore Avenue, was shot in the head and died about three hours later at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Police said a red SUV was seen fleeing the scene.

“It’s horrifying. It’s normally quiet over here. I’ve been here almost 30 years and haven’t had any trouble. At night, it’s so quiet you can hear a pin drop,” area resident Eddie Robinson told DNAinfo Chicago.

Ald. Patrick O’Connor (40th) posted the following about the killing on his Facebook page:

Shooting Near Winnemac Park

As you may have heard, there was a gang-related shooting near Winnemac Park Sunday, March 21st. I have been in contact with the 20th District Police regarding the incident and would like to pass along the information that has been acquired so far.

The shooting took place at roughly 6:30pm on the 2200 block of W. Winnemac Avenue and involved approximately five male Hispanics. The man that was killed resided on North Kenmore Avenue and was part of the P-Stone Nation street gang.

Residents who live near Winnemac Park are encouraged to attend the next area CAPs meeting taking place on Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm at the Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue.

On Friday, police announced Smith, 21, of the 7800 block of South Greenwood Avenue, was charged with first-degree murder and is expected in court for a bond hearing later Friday.

-- Sun-Times Media Wire

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Amin Smith charged with murder in Ravenswood shooting death of Dushanti Hassell