Anthony Watkins, an 18-year-old African American male, was shot and killed on December 31, 2021, in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. He was walking in the 7900 block of South Parnell Avenue at about 8:10 p.m. when he was struck in the neck by gunfire. He was taken to Saint Bernard Hospital and pronounced dead there.

Police and the Cook County medical examiner confirmed the shooting but did not release information about a motive or any suspects, and no arrests were reported immediately. The incident occurred during a night that included multiple shootings across the city; Gresham, part of the Chatham community area, logged a high number of homicides in 2021.

Anyone who knew Anthony or was in the 7900 block of South Parnell Avenue that evening and has information is asked to come forward. Who can help fill in the gaps about that night?