An unsolved shooting on Chicago’s South Side continues to haunt Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell nearly three years after his youngest brother, Christian Beamon, was killed.

According to Fox News, Caldwell’s 18-year-old brother was one of two people fatally shot on June 24, 2022, in an attack that also left two others wounded and has yet to result in any arrests. Caldwell, along with supporters like “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh, has publicly criticized the city’s response and called for renewed urgency in the investigation.

Chicago police say the murder was not intended for Beamon, and the case remains open. Caldwell’s persistent campaign for answers has turned personal tragedy into a public battle over policing, crime policy, and victim’s rights in a city that saw 573 homicides last year—a figure lower than previous years but still deeply troubling to residents and officials alike.

Caldwell’s Fight for Answers and City’s Challenges

Caldwell, the oldest of nine siblings, described the pain of nearly three years without closure as “horrific” and said his family’s experience is sadly typical for many Chicago families. He told Fox News Digital, “It’s tragic for my family and me, as someone who’s been very actively seeking answers on my brother’s murder.” He emphasized the relentless uncertainty, saying, “I never would have fathomed three years ago that we would be at this particular point.”

Police reported that after the shooting, which occurred on the 11400 block of South Vincennes Avenue, an unidentified male fled the scene in a black sedan. Since that night, there have been no significant updates, leaving Caldwell’s family and advocates frustrated.

Beamon’s case was recently featured on “America’s Most Wanted,” with Walsh hoping national attention might encourage someone to come forward. “Even though years have passed since Beamon’s murder, there is still hope for finding his killer,” Walsh said.

Heated Debate over Chicago’s Crime Policies

Caldwell has become a vocal critic of what he describes as “soft-on-crime” policies in Chicago, arguing that they embolden criminals and leave families like his without justice. He cites policies such as the police department’s “no-chase” rule, which requires officers to get supervisor approval before pursuing suspects, as contributing to the city’s ongoing struggles with violent crime.

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez echoed Caldwell’s frustrations, telling Fox News Digital, “We have so many particularly Democratic leaders who just fight that tooth and nail because they’re enamored with protecting criminals,” and added, “because they are so worried about criminal’s rights they forget about victims and victims’ rights.”

Walsh, himself a father who lost a child to violent crime, said the toll on families is immeasurable. He warned that too many murders in Chicago go unsolved, and that communities are left devastated. John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted," stated:

There's no such thing as closure. … Most murder victims and survivors from murders don’t believe in closure — they believe in ending the search, getting justice.

Staffing Shortages and Low Clearance Rates

Despite a decline in homicide numbers since the 2021 peak of 804 killings, Chicago police continue to grapple with staffing shortages and high-profile criticism. Last year, the city’s homicide clearance rate was 51.7%, the highest since 2019, but critics argue this statistic masks deeper issues.

Alderman Lopez argued, “We’re closing cases without apprehending killers,” suggesting that the detective unit is under-resourced and not prioritizing community collaboration to solve violent crimes. The city’s police department has also faced challenges with officer retention and morale, exacerbated by the “defund police” movement and the emotional burdens officers bear, including a suicide rate 60% higher than the national average.

Caldwell Turns Grief into Advocacy

Turning personal loss into action, Caldwell launched the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by violent crime and advocating for justice reform. He said the organization’s mission is focused on “law and order, it’s about victims’ rights and protecting victims, but it’s ultimately about justice, no matter what that looks like.”

The reward for information leading to an arrest in Beamon’s case stands at $15,000, offered by Cook County Crime Stoppers. Caldwell remains determined, telling Fox News Digital he will “keep fighting for my brother” and expressing hope that national exposure will bring new leads. Beamon, who had just turned 18, was the youngest of nine siblings. Caldwell has often described his younger brothers as being “like sons” to him, underscoring the deep personal loss.

Search for Beamon’s Killer Continues

Christian Beamon, the youngest in a family of nine, was killed on June 24, 2022, during a shooting that left two dead and two injured on Chicago’s South Side. Gianno Caldwell, his oldest brother and a Fox News analyst, continues to lead a public campaign for justice three years after the murder, as police have yet to make any arrests.

Caldwell’s determination to seek accountability has brought national attention to the case, with support from figures like John Walsh and a renewed call for information from the public. As the city confronts ongoing debates over crime policy and policing, the case remains a stark reminder of the human toll of violence and the long road to justice for many families.