Richard Soward, a 20-year-old African American man, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of September 26, 2020, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. He was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in the 200 block of North Latrobe Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Area Four detectives are handling the investigation. Family, friends and local organizations have organized vigils and urged witnesses to come forward to help solve the case.

Is there anyone who saw activity in the 200 block of North Latrobe Avenue around 5 a.m. on September 26, 2020, or who has information that could help authorities?