Authorities Release ID Of Man Killed On Sherman In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Authorities have released the name of a man who was fatally shot on Sherman Avenue Friday. The victim was identified as John H. Smith, 20, of the 400 block of Sherman Avenue, according to a news release from Kane County Coroner Rob Russell.

Police were called to the scene just before midnight to find Smith had been shot in the chest. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Aurora Police Department and Kane County Coroner's Office are working together on the ongoing investigation into Smith's death. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Aurora Police Department at 630-256-5500. Info can be left anonymously by calling Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000.