Cordero Thomas, a 32-year-old African American man from Belmont Cragin, was shot and killed on January 21, 2021, in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood. The shooting happened about 10:50 p.m. while Thomas was standing outside in the 3200 block of West Douglas Boulevard. An unknown assailant opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Cook County medical examiner identified Thomas. The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation but no arrests were announced immediately and officials did not disclose suspects or detailed leads. Family members and community members urged anyone with information to come forward.

What can readers who knew Thomas or who were in the area that night add to help investigators?