It was last weekend when a tragic accident on the Stevenson Expressway in Skokie took the life of a man who was more than a diligent postal worker but an amazing father. The man who was found dead had been identified as Damian Dunning and was a well-respected member of his community. His family spoke with incredible sadness and pain about the loss of this remarkable man. At just 41 years old, Damian followed the typical Sunday night routine. He had just dropped off his nephew, following a basketball practice, at his home on the fateful night, after finishing a long day of work. As he was driving, tragedy struck, and he was shot in the most unfortunate terms.
The shooting occurred shortly after 10:20 p.m. on the northbound ramp leading onto DuSable Lake Shore Drive. A short while later, emergency responders with the Illinois State Police arrived on the scene. They had found Mr. Dunning slumped inside the car upon arrival, suffering from a serious gunshot wound to his head. Realizing the gravity of the situation, they rushed him to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts to save him, he unfortunately did not make it and succumbed to his injuries.
Damian had been a diligent United States postal worker who worked a route near Midway Airport. His work ethic and dedication to the family made him an asset in the community. The purposeless murder of Damian Dunning has created a gaping hole in the lives of loved ones near him and has presented them with an aftermath which will continue long after this violence.
In society, he was a very popular and well-esteemed individual, as he was a caring father and brother. The bonds in his family were strong, and people envied how he used to handle his loved ones with passion. Besides his responsibilities that concerned his family, he was also an entrepreneur who was making every effort in order to establish himself as a career man. He had just recently developed, during the last year, a music application that gained so much popularity instantly and highlighted his innovative capabilities in the technological sector.
A second tragedy to befall Dunning's family was the death of his cousin, Loyce Wright. He had worked as a security guard in the Family Dollar store in the Austin neighborhood. He was shot dead on February 23, aged forty-three years old. The family and the community were shocked, stuck with overwhelming sadness. As the investigation of the shooting continued, many were looking to understand why. Family members for Dunning were in shock and saddened, saying they couldn't believe the shooting was an actual attack. They say it could have been a tragic incident of road rage that contributed to their confusion and heartbreak about how Loyce had died.
