With broken hearts and tears that words can never fully express, family, friends, and loved ones are mourning the loss of 32-year-old Antonio Hollis Jr., lovingly known as “Peedaman,” whose life was tragically taken in a shooting in Chicago on Saturday night, August 29, 2026.
Antonio was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner as the man who lost his life in the devastating triple shooting, leaving behind a family and loved ones now facing an unimaginable pain.
His sudden passing has brought deep sorrow to those who knew him. Behind the details of the tragic incident was a person whose life carried meaning, whose presence mattered, and whose memories will continue to live on through the people who loved him.
To his family and friends, Antonio was more than the circumstances surrounding his death. He was a son, a loved one, a friend, and someone whose life was connected to many others through relationships, shared experiences, and unforgettable moments.
The loss of a loved one to violence creates a pain that is difficult to describe. Those closest to Antonio are now left with grief, unanswered emotions, and the difficult task of moving forward while carrying his memory with them.
As the Chicago community reflects on this tragedy, family and friends are coming together to honor Antonio’s life, remember the person he was, and support one another through this heartbreaking time.
Though his life was cut short far too soon, the love he shared and the memories he created will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and cared for him.
Antonio Hollis Jr. (“Peedaman”) will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
