Kourtney William, a 31-year-old African American man, was killed on August 9, 2020, in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found William unresponsive on a porch in the 6700 block of South Maplewood Avenue; he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The death was classified as a homicide and investigated by the Chicago Police Department.

As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators have reported limited witness cooperation and a scarcity of actionable evidence. Family members and the community have held vigils and launched social media appeals while advocacy groups have pushed for more transparency and attention to the case.

What information might help move this investigation forward for Kourtney William and his family?