Chicago Rapper Lowick, 22, Killed in FBI Shooting in Dixmoor

A 22-year-old Chicago rapper known as “LoWick” was shot and killed Wednesday morning during a court-authorized federal law enforcement operation in suburban Dixmoor, leaving his family searching for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death.

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What we know: Chadwick Clark was killed during an FBI-involved shooting near 145th Street and Cooper Avenue around 7 a.m., authorities said.

The FBI confirmed one person died and no FBI personnel were injured. Federal officials have not disclosed what warrant agents were serving or what led to the shooting.

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What they’re saying: Clark’s sister, Nia Cole, said her brother was hiding in an attic when agents opened fire. She questioned why he was shot and whether he posed a threat.

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Cole acknowledged her brother’s past but said he was trying to rebuild his life and provide for his daughter.

“He was just trying to get his life together,” Cole said.

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Authorities made a forcible entry into a home near 145th Street and Cooper Avenue. Witnesses reported hearing flash-bang devices and gunshots, while drones were also spotted in the area.

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