A Chicago Security Guard, 23, Shot to Death in His Home by His Roommate Over Rent Money Due

CHICAGO - Jan. 12, 2026 - PRLog -- On Wednesday, January 7^th, 2026 around 4:30p.m., an argument over rent money between long-time friends turned fatal on the 0-99 block of E. 100^th Street in Roseland, Chicago, after a 21-year-old man opened fired on two roommates, killing one 23-year-old man, critically injuring a 26-year-old man, and then fleeing in his deceased friend's black Kia Soul, according to the Chicago Police Department and his cousin, Briah Banks. The victim, Christopher Alan Patterson, Jr., 23, who was an armed security guard and entrepreneur, died on the scene inside of his apartment and upon hearing the tragic news, his family and friends gathered on the corner of E. 100^th Street and S Michigan Ave., behind Chicago Police Department yellow tape to demand justice for "CJ."

After hearing police scanner activity about "20 shots fired," a Chicago street journalist, Ms. RK (@Ms_RK8 with @Ms_RK_News on TikTok), decided to visit the crime scene to investigate what happened around the corner from her late uncle's home on S State St. Emotions were flying high and people were angered by this senseless murder. "Bro, this b**** a** n***** killed C.J. because folks asked him about some f****** rent. This n***** is a b****!" said a grieving friend of CJ, who calls himself Justoo (@Justoo on TikTok).

"I'm sorry for your loss, Sir," said Ms. RK who was already on scene gathering b-roll video footage for her story. "Who was the victim to you?" she asked compassionately. "That was my friend," he responded while sniffling and holding back tears. "What was his name?" asked Ms. RK. "His name is Chris," replied Justoo. "So you said it was a dispute over rent money?" she asked to clarify. "Yes, Ma'am," he replied respectfully. She sighed and exclaimed, "This is horrible!" He explained to the journalist that he's been knowing both the victim and the suspect for over 15 years and added, "My friend killed my friend…. over some f****** rent."

To view the viral reel of Ms. RK's interview with Justoo, click here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ms_rk_news/video/7592875316238994743

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