Darrien Wilson, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on February 1, 2019, in his apartment in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. He was struck in the chest and pronounced dead after being taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center; the Cook County medical examiner confirmed his death. The family describes him as humble, respectful and inviting, and says his loss has devastated them and the community.

Witnesses reported someone came to the back door of Wilson’s apartment, fired a single shot and then fled. Despite those accounts, the investigation has struggled to produce answers: no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and the family says communication with detectives has been poor, leaving them frustrated about even basic details such as who called 911.

The case remains open and the family hopes any information already shared will help. If anyone has information about what happened at the South Shore apartment on February 1, 2019, please come forward.