Leroy Smythe Jr., a 25-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on January 31, 2021, in the 7100 block of South Green Street in Englewood on Chicago’s South Side. Police say the death resulted from gun violence and the Chicago Police Department opened an investigation to identify those responsible.

Investigators have faced obstacles including limited cooperation from potential witnesses and community fear of retaliation, and as of the latest update no arrests have been announced. Smythe’s family has publicly urged anyone with information to come forward, and local groups have highlighted the case while calling for more resources for violence prevention and support for affected families.

What information about that night or the people who were in the area could help move this case forward?