Suspect apprehended for murder of DePaul student Gary Tinder
Gary Tinder, pictured with his mother, Jane.
A suspect was apprehended and charged with one felony count of first degree murder in DePaul student Gary Tinder’s case.
Jahrod Jean, 21, was arrested on July 17 in the 700 block of N. Michigan Avenue and is accused of killing the 20-year-old DePaul student. Jean was taken into custody after being positively identified.
Tinder was shot on June 21 in the 6200 block of North Troy Street at approximately 7:20 p.m. He sustained one gunshot wound to the abdomen and was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital at 8:12 p.m.
The DePaulia wrote about Tinder’s life. Read it here.
A GoFundMe was created on behalf of Tinder’s mother Jane. At the time of publication, the page has raised over $25,000 of the original $10,000 goal.
Following Tinder’s death, there was no university-wide communication from DePaul or any public mention of his passing.
“In these tragic circumstances it is important to respect the privacy of the family and defer to their wishes on any communication, events or memorials from the university,” said university spokesperson Carol Hughes. “DePaul works closely with families during these difficult moments and we will continue to do so.”
Hughes said that there are “no tributes or remembrances planned at the moment.”
Tinder was described by his family and friends as exceedingly kind, intelligent and “would never want to hurt anybody else.”
Lee Johnston • Jan 17, 2021 at 1:31 pm
Tragic tragic story..as someone said it was miles west from the campus. It also happened at 730 pm..that’s not an alone hour. All I can suggest is to be alert..no texting..no music. Rip Gary
thomas • Jul 23, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Alot has changed since i attended years ago.
The vast majority of incidents were caused by students themselves; now it is certainly crime across the boards.
Walk intot groups when you go out at night, and though this student was killed far from campus; it is not safe to be out there in alone hours.
We used to go out in lincoln park from our dorms to all
Places; never an issue thirty years ago.
Truly ruins the student night life experience.
joseph cappo • Jul 22, 2020 at 9:48 am
David Boucher,
A sad story, but his shooting did not take place on the DePaul campus.
John Randolph Grobengeiser IV • Jul 21, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Don’t worry David. There are many highly qualified social workers wearing
“Tawana Told the Truth” tshirts serving as perfect substittues to the now absent CPD officers who heretofore out there lives on the line to protect your child from the vermin whose pathetic life matters more than his or hers. Maybe that big, strong Hegelian philosphy professor could pick some daisies and sing John Lennon’s “Imagine” while this human garbage runs roughshod however and wherever they wish. For all these leftist pinko brainless and spineless morons advocating police defunding, perhaps Jehrod would make a worthy Thanksgving dinner guest after Kim Foxx and her minion decides not to prosecute because of the systemic, pervasive and unrelenting racism he has experienced his entire useless life. To the green haired, yellow teethed, transgendered scholars wasting time, space and taxpayers’ dollars at the confluence of Fullerton and Seminary, be careful what you wish for.
David Boucher • Jul 21, 2020 at 4:14 pm
I am worried about my daughters safety and feel the campus security is not up to the task. Surely the school should consider an investment in student protection given the murder rate in Chicago.
David Boucher