Ethan Warda Obituary, Death News; \$10K reward offered in South Side teen shooting case.
Ethan Warda Obituary, Death News – Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood earlier this year.
The incident occurred on April 20. According to police reports, officers were patrolling near Green Street at approximately 1:40 a.m. when they were approached by a witness. The individual informed the officers that they had discovered a teenager lying unresponsive on the ground.
Upon investigating, police found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was later identified as Ethan Warda, a 17-year-old resident of Northbrook. Authorities confirmed that Warda died as a result of his injuries at the scene.
The investigation into Warda’s death remains active and ongoing. In an effort to generate new leads, the Cook County Crime Stoppers Team, alongside Area 1 Detectives, plans to distribute flyers in the surrounding area on Saturday. The flyers aim to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward, particularly individuals who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting or who may know those responsible.
Law enforcement agencies are emphasizing that all tips provided can remain completely anonymous. In hopes of increasing public participation, officials are making multiple avenues available for individuals to share what they know confidentially.
Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is urged to use one of the following options to submit a tip:
- Call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-535-STOP (7867)
- Use the Chicago Police Tip Line at 1-833-408-0069
- Submit a tip online by visiting www.CPDTIP.com
- Send information via email to TIPS@CookCountyCrimeStoppers.org
Authorities are hopeful that the reward will encourage someone to speak up and help bring justice for Ethan Warda and his family. Community members are also being asked to share the hotline numbers and tip submission options to help raise awareness and reach as many people as possible.
Police have not released any details about possible suspects, motives, or whether the teen may have been targeted. At this point, investigators are relying heavily on community cooperation to help fill in the missing pieces of what led to the teen’s death.
As the investigation continues, both the Chicago Police Department and Crime Stoppers remain committed to pursuing every lead. Officials encourage residents to speak out if they have any knowledge about the shooting, no matter how minor the detail may seem. With public assistance and the incentive of the $10,000 reward, authorities are hoping to make progress in this tragic case.
