CHICAGO, IL – A tragic incident unfolded in the Chatham neighborhood on Tuesday night, where a convenience store worker lost his life during an attempted robbery. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Shadi Mohammad Suleumen Almomani, was shot and killed in an alley after finishing his shift at the Half Moon grocery store on East 79th Street.
According to reports, Almomani, a father of three who had recently moved to the United States from Jordan, was about to head home when he was approached by a man attempting to rob him. Despite his efforts to fight off the robber, Almomani was fatally shot in the head. The store owner, who described Almomani as a brother, has decided to close down the store in the wake of the deadly shooting.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock, with the store owner expressing disbelief and grief over the senseless loss of life. He emphasized the sacrifice Almomani made in leaving his home country to provide for his family in the United States, only to meet such a tragic fate. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made at this time.
As the community mourns the loss of a dedicated father and former police officer, the impact of this tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of violence. The senseless loss of life has prompted the closure of the store, leaving the community to grapple with the aftermath of the heartbreaking incident.
Shadi Mohammad Suleumen Almomani, a dedicated father and hardworking member of the community, was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in the Chatham neighborhood. The devastating event has left the community reeling as they mourn the tragic loss of a beloved member of their community. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working to bring closure to this heartbreaking case.