Murder of Jermaine Robinson and Stanley Jacoby Mack
| Murder of Jermaine Robinson and Stanley Jacoby Mack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Crime in Chicago | |
| Location | Woodlawn, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°46′47″N 87°36′45″W / 41.7798°N 87.6125°W |
| Date | July 17, 2017 2:50 p.m. (UTC−05:00) |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Weapons | Firearm |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Injured | 0 |
| Victims | Jermaine Robinson; Stanley Jacoby “Coby Mack” Mack |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
| Motive | Alleged gang rivalry |
Case remains unsolved as of August 2025 | |
Jermaine Robinson (professionally known as FBG Brick, aged 26) and Stanley Jacoby Mack (known as Coby Mack, aged 31) were shot and killed on July 17, 2017, in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The double homicide remains unsolved.[1][2][3]
Backgrounds of the victims
Jermaine “FBG Brick” Robinson
Jermaine Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 (age 31–32) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2017 (aged 23–24) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | FBG Brick |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Relatives | FBG Duck (brother), LaSheena Weekly (mother) |
Robinson was a drill rapper from Chicago affiliated with STL/EBT, a Gangster Disciples subset in the Woodlawn area. He was part of the Fly Boy Gang (FBG) collective alongside his younger brother, FBG Duck. STL/EBT often clashed with sets like the Black Disciples.[4] He released tracks such as “Click Clack” with Lil Jojo and FBG Duck.[5]
Robinson had previously served over 1,500 days in Cook County Jail on weapons charges but was released in 2016 after charges were dropped.[a]
Stanley “Coby Mack” Mack
Stanley Mack | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 (age 39–40) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2017 (aged 31–32) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Coby Mack |
Mack, a longtime Chicago resident, was known to be close with Robinson and moved in similar circles. Local news coverage following the homicide identified him by his nickname “Coby Mack” and confirmed his death at the scene.[1]
The murders
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on July 17, 2017, Chicago Police responded to shots fired in the 6300 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue. Robinson was found with a fatal head wound; Mack lay mortally wounded in an adjacent gangway. Neighbors reported hearing a dozen rounds from two different-caliber firearms.[3]
Investigation
The Chicago Police Department has made no arrests and announced no suspects. As of 2025, the double homicide remains open and unsolved.[6]
Aftermath
Following both her sons’ deaths, LaSheena Weekly became an anti–gun violence advocate, publicly calling for peace and an end to retaliatory shootings in Chicago.[7] LaSheena Weekly recalled the aftermath of her eldest son Jermaine Robinson’s murder on July 17, 2017. She described collapsing upon seeing his body, and how her younger son, Carlton Weekly (FBG Duck), knelt beside her as she pleaded with him not to retaliate. Weekly stated, “I said in his ear, ‘Don’t do anything stupid, I need you with me.’” [8]
See also
Notes
- ^ Some media sources describe his incarceration as “four years,” though court documents show approximately 1,520 days were served.
References
- ^ a b Owen, Jordan (July 18, 2017). "2 men shot to death in Woodlawn identified". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Espana, Melissa (July 18, 2017). "2 men shot and killed in Woodlawn ID'd". WGN-TV. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Figueroa, Ariana; Cherney, Elyssa; Rosenberg-Douglas, Katherine (July 18, 2017). "4 killed, 9 hurt in city shootings". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Crepeau, Megan (September 18, 2020). "Rapper made derogatory video about rival gang members before he was killed. Now Chicago police are bracing for the retaliation". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "FBG Brick". Apple Music. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Two Men Fatally Shot In Woodlawn". CBS Chicago. July 17, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Moorwood, Victoria (August 11, 2020). "FBG Duck's mother pleads for peace in Chicago following his death". Revolt TV. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Williams-Harris, Deanese (July 23, 2021). "Chicago mothers share pain and join hands in a collective effort to halt gun violence as another summer ensues". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 6, 2025.