Tragedy in Roseland: Death of 2-Month-Old Kayson Flowers Ruled a Homicide, Investigation Underway
CHICAGO, IL — May 2, 2025
The South Side community of Roseland is reeling after the heartbreaking revelation that the death of a two-month-old baby boy is now officially being treated as a homicide, following the release of autopsy results earlier this week.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the infant as Kayson A. Flowers, whose short life ended under deeply troubling circumstances. The autopsy report determined that Kayson died from multiple traumatic injuries that were consistent with child abuse. His manner of death was formally ruled a homicide on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community.
According to officials, Kayson was found unresponsive at his family’s home in the 200 block of West 106th Street around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Family members immediately transported him to Roseland Community Hospital, where doctors and emergency staff attempted to save his life. Despite their efforts, the infant was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, two days after being admitted.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed that an investigation is underway and is being handled by the department’s Special Victims Unit, which focuses on cases involving vulnerable individuals, including children. Detectives are actively working to determine the timeline of events that led to the baby’s injuries and are interviewing family members and others who had access to Kayson in the days leading up to his death.
As of Tuesday evening, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly named any suspects or persons of interest. Investigators have also not released further details about the exact nature of the injuries or whether any previous reports of abuse or neglect were filed.
“This is an incredibly tragic case,” one law enforcement source said on the condition of anonymity. “Any time a child’s life is cut short, especially under violent circumstances, it becomes a priority for our department and for the city.”
The news has sparked sorrow and outrage across Roseland, a neighborhood already burdened by systemic challenges, including poverty, crime, and lack of access to health and social services. Community activists and local leaders are calling for justice for Kayson and urging anyone with information to come forward.
“We cannot allow the death of a helpless child to go unanswered,” said Rev. Cynthia Harris, a local clergy member who leads child advocacy efforts in the area. “This child had no voice. Now it’s up to all of us to speak for him.”
The Cook County Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) has not publicly commented on whether the family was known to the agency prior to the child’s death, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The Chicago Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact Area Two detectives directly. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via CPD’s tip line at 833-408-0069 or through the CPD online portal.
As the investigation continues, the case of baby Kayson A. Flowers serves as a stark and sorrowful reminder of the vulnerability of our youngest citizens. For many in Roseland and across the city, the hope now is for truth, accountability, and justice in the name of a child whose life ended far too soon.