Demetrice Williams, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on April 16, 2019, on the front porch of a residence in the 5600 block of South Wood Street in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. Police found him with a gunshot wound to the head about 3:35 p.m.; he was taken to Holy Cross Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Area South detectives handled the investigation.

No arrests have been made and investigators say the motive remains undetermined. Reports say a lack of witnesses and concrete evidence has hampered the inquiry and the case remains open. Williams is remembered by family and community as loving, loyal, and outspoken.

Did anyone see or hear anything in West Englewood on April 16, 2019, that could help investigators?