Travis Cox, 24, was found dead on September 14, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, with multiple gunshot wounds in a residential area. Reports describe the scene as in a neighborhood known for high crime rates and note that the circumstances pointed to a possible gang-related shooting.

The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation that initially included questioning several suspects. Investigators later arrested two young men with prior records and charged them with first-degree murder. At trial the prosecution presented forensic evidence and witness testimony; the defense called the evidence circumstantial.

The court ultimately convicted the two defendants and imposed lengthy prison terms. The family’s testimony during the proceedings underlined the personal toll of the killing and the community’s concern about gun violence.

Did anyone in the neighborhood know Travis or have information that could shed more light on what happened that night?