Jose Alvarez was 16 when he was killed in Little Village, Chicago, on October 8, 2018. He was found late in the evening with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene after being hit in what police described as crossfire during a shootout between rival gangs. Jose had been walking home from a friend’s house when the confrontation erupted; witnesses heard multiple shots and saw several people flee.

The Chicago Police Department investigated by interviewing witnesses and reviewing nearby surveillance. Several suspects connected to the two rival gangs were identified and arrested, facing charges that included first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery with a firearm. Jose’s family and community held vigils and rallies calling for justice and for efforts to reduce gang violence in the neighborhood.

Does anyone who knew Jose or who was in Little Village that night have information that could add clarity to what happened?