Lacey Sheppard, 27, was shot and killed on November 28, 2020, in the South Chicago neighborhood. The shooting happened in the 9000 block of South Commercial Avenue while Sheppard was outside; he heard gunshots, felt pain, and was taken to South Shore Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy by the Cook County medical examiner’s office ruled the death a homicide and found he had been shot multiple times.

Investigators report a lack of witnesses and limited evidence, and the case remains unsolved. Family and the surrounding community remember Sheppard as a young man with a bright future and have urged anyone with information to step forward.

If anyone knew Lacey, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with Chicago police.