Chauncey Malik Ali Jr., 29, was shot in the head and killed on August 30, 2020, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The shooting happened at about 3:38 a.m. in the 900 block of West Garfield Boulevard as he was leaving a party. Officers found him unresponsive and he was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Area One detectives are investigating and authorities continue to request any information that might lead to those responsible. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear and the family and community are seeking justice.

If anyone was at the party or was in the area that night and has information, please contact investigators.