Chicago, IL — Fatal Facebook Live Shooting on West Side Leaves Community Stunned
On August 13, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., emergency responders were summoned to the intersection of Madison Street and LeClaire Avenue on Chicago’s West Side after reports of gunfire. They discovered 42-year-old Kevin Watson, known affectionately as “Tugg,” lying on the pavement with a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.PassawayobituaryJust In News
What Happened
Kevin Watson was live-streaming on Facebook from inside his vehicle when two to three armed individuals approached and demanded his chain, reportedly of both monetary and sentimental value. Watson reportedly refused to hand it over. As he exited the vehicle, one of the assailants opened fire, shooting him in the chest—and then fled the scene.Passawayobituary
The harrowing nature of the incident, captured live on social media, heightened the shock and grief felt by viewers and the West Side community. Watson was known for his “warm personality, quick smile, and enduring loyalty to friends and family.”Passawayobituary
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