Police Seek Suspect in Gage Park Hit-and-Run

Jermaine Martin, 22, was killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday morning while crossing at a crosswalk on the 5400 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. Surveillance footage indicates Martin tried to avoid a silver or gray Toyota 4Runner Limited, which ran a red light, struck him, and fled northbound, potentially with right-side front-end damage. Martin was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have released images of the suspect vehicle and are asking for public assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit or submit tips anonymously online. No suspects are in custody as the investigation remains ongoing. The incident has drawn attention for the apparent intentionality and the driver's failure to render aid.