Chicago Police Department (CPD) 7th District officers and Chicago Fire Department (CFD) emergency medical personnel responded to emergency dispatch calls reporting shots fired near an alley near 66th Street and Loomis Boulevard at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Arriving police officers located 23-year-old Cap Folly lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Emergency first responders administered critical trauma care before transporting Folly via emergency ambulance to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Law Enforcement Investigation and Status
Chicago Police Department Area One Homicide detectives responded to the scene to initiate a formal criminal investigation. Detective units established a crime scene perimeter, conducted physical evidence collection, recovered ballistic materials, and canvassed surrounding buildings for eyewitness testimonies and security video recordings. Police confirmed that no suspects are currently in custody, and an active homicide investigation remains underway. Official vital statistics registrations and forensic findings are being finalized under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Tributes and Funeral Notices
News of Folly’s death has brought profound grief to his family, including his younger brother, relatives, and friends throughout the Englewood neighborhood. Loved ones remembered the 23-year-old as a cherished brother and son whose presence brought warmth and companionship to those around him. Formal announcements regarding public visitations, funeral services, and memorial arrangements will be published by authorized family representatives once finalized.
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