Woman Fatally Shot at River North Hotel Identified

Victim’s Identity Released

About 8:15 p.m., Kenliada Maressa Porter, 32, was found in a room on the 30th floor of the hotel at 369 W. Grand Ave. with gunshot wounds to her back and right shoulder, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Autopsy Results

A Sunday autopsy determined Porter died of a gunshot wound to her head, and her death was ruled a homicide.

Initial Response

Before finding Porter, officers initially responded to a call of a shooting at the hotel and found a 29-year-old woman shot in the neck in the lobby of the building, according to police and an incident report.

Second Victim’s Condition

That woman was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and listed in good condition, police said.

Suspect Sought

Police are seeking a 35-year-old Iowa man with an extensive criminal background in the attack.

Ongoing Investigation

Area 3 detectives are investigating.

Conclusion

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.

FAQs

* Who was the victim?
Kenliada Maressa Porter, 32, of East Moline
* What was the cause of death?
Gunshot wound to the head
* What was the location of the incident?
A room on the 30th floor of the hotel at 369 W. Grand Ave.
* What is the status of the investigation?
Ongoing, with Area 3 detectives investigating and a 35-year-old Iowa man with an extensive criminal background sought as a suspect.