Daron Johnson was 19 when he was fatally shot on December 19, 2020, in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Reports say he was struck multiple times in what appeared to be a targeted attack; witnesses heard gunshots and saw a vehicle speed away from the scene. The neighborhood is described as having high crime rates and gang activity, and that context complicated the investigation.

Chicago police continued the inquiry in the months after the shooting, conducting interviews and following leads. Investigators reported slow progress, hampered by a lack of cooperation from potential witnesses and community fear of retaliation.

If anyone knew Daron, saw activity in North Lawndale on December 19, 2020, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the Chicago Police Department.