Tragedy in Canaryville: 15-Year-Old Alex Durante Fatally Shot in South Side Confrontation
Chicago, IL – A senseless act of violence has rocked the South Side of Chicago, claiming the life of 15-year-old Alex Durante and injuring a 12-year-old boy in a horrifying shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. The incident unfolded around 3:45 p.m. in a vacant lot located in the 600-block of West 47th Street, within the Canaryville neighborhood near Tilden High School.
According to police reports, the two boys were involved in a confrontation with a group of suspects when at least one pulled out a firearm and began shooting. The 12-year-old was struck in the chest, and Alex was shot in the hip. One of the boys managed to flee to the back of a nearby barbershop before collapsing.
Both children were rushed to the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Tragically, on Friday morning, authorities confirmed that Alex Durante had succumbed to his injuries. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later formally identified him.
Suspect Arrested: 19-Year-Old Daniel Navas Maiver Charged with Murder
In a swift response by the Chicago Police Department, 19-year-old Daniel Navas Maiver was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting. He is now facing serious charges, including first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. According to officials, Maiver is expected to appear in court on Sunday.
At this time, authorities have not released any additional information regarding the suspect’s motive or whether any of the individuals involved are students at Tilden High School. The investigation remains ongoing, and the community is left reeling from the sudden loss of a young life and the violence that continues to plague local neighborhoods.
A Life Cut Short: Remembering Alex Durante
Alex Durante was only 15 years old—his life just beginning when it was tragically cut short by gun violence. Friends, family, and neighbors describe Alex as a bright and kind-hearted teenager, full of potential and dreams for the future. His death has left a hole in the hearts of those who knew him, and his community now mourns not just the loss of a young boy, but the future he never got to live.
This devastating incident serves as yet another painful reminder of the urgent need for community intervention, youth support programs, and stronger efforts to combat the cycle of violence gripping parts of the city.
The shooting in Canaryville has left many shaken, heartbroken, and searching for answers. As the city mourns the loss of Alex Durante, support is being rallied for the surviving 12-year-old victim still recovering from his injuries.
Alex’s name now joins a growing list of young lives lost to violence. May his memory serve as a beacon of change—and may justice be fully served.
