Darryl Johnson was a 21-year-old African American man who was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois, on October 30, 2018. Reports describe the killing as a targeted attack and investigators treated the case as a homicide from the start.

Police identified several suspects in connection with the shooting. The primary suspect, described as a known gang member, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors presented evidence and witness testimony at trial linking that defendant to the killing; a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and he received a lengthy prison sentence. Others were charged with offenses ranging from accessory to murder to obstruction of justice.

The case drew attention because of Darryl’s age and the role of gang-related violence in the events leading to his death. If anyone knew Darryl, witnessed the October 30, 2018 shooting, or has information about the people involved, please come forward.