A 17-year-old Hansberry College Prep recent graduate and beloved football team captain, DeAngelo Miles, was fatally shot in an alley in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood early Sunday, June 1, 2025.
The tragic news comes just three days after Miles celebrated his high school graduation, leaving his family, friends, and school community in disbelief.
DeAngelo Miles is survived by his mother, Kevina Fleming, her partner known as Gemini Man on Facebook, and his four siblings.
Thus far, it remains unknown whether his mother’s partner, Gemini Man, is his biological father.
Miles had ambitious plans for his future, including joining the U.S. Navy and working a summer job with the Chicago Park District. However, his dreams were cut short after a tragic incident.
According to Chicago police, the heartwrenching incident took place around 3:08 a.m. in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street.
Miles was found with a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead despite efforts by responding officials to save him.
A witness said they heard gunshots before finding the teen in the alley. By Monday afternoon, no one had been arrested, and the reason for the shooting was still unknown. However, Miles’ family believes it might have been a failed robbery.
As captain of the Hansberry College Prep football team, he served as a role model for his peers and was an active participant in school activities.
Miles, a charismatic and warm-hearted young male, often created TikTok videos and conducted interviews with fellow students.
DeAngelo Miles’ Mother, Kevina Fleming, Honors His Life and Achievements with Pride!
DeAngelo Miles’ mother, Kevina Fleming, a mother of five, last saw her son leave to attend a friend’s after-prom party, a moment of youthful excitement that turned into a nightmare.
Miles called his younger brother around midnight to say he was heading home, but tragically, he never arrived.
His family is now facing tragedy after celebrating his graduation on May 30, 2025, with great success. His mother, Kevina, had posted several photos from the celebration on her Facebook.
Likewise, they had celebrated DeAngelo Miles’ prom night in which he had adorned a white tuxedo with yellow details and bow.
According to Kevina Fleming, police informed the family that Miles was robbed of his shoes, money, and phone before being shot in the neck.
In a heavy voice with sorrow, Kevina described De’Angelo as the heart of their home, saying:
That was my baby. They took my baby. I lost a part of myself by losing him. He was like the life of the house, crack jokes with everybody, make everybody laugh.
Kevina Fleming spoke of her son’s determination and ambition. An outstanding student-athlete, Miles earned good grades and was set to join the U.S. Navy in the summer, with a summer job lined up at the Chicago Park District.
“He was a boy to be proud of,” Fleming said, her pride in her son’s accomplishments tempered by the pain of his absence.
Principal Kashawndra Wilson expressed her grief on behalf of the entire school, saying:
He was destined to be on someone’s TV. He was a light and a leader in the building. We have to stop losing our young people. This amazing young Black boy had unlimited potential that was snatched.
Likewise, Hansberry College Prep posted a statement on social media expressing their deep sorrow, which reads:
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve his passing. We extend our deepest sympathies and offer our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss.
Hansberry College Prep
Thus far, details surrounding his funeral services has yet to be published. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Miles’ mother, siblings, friends, and extended family.
Rest In Peace, DeAngelo Miles!
