Kenwon Parker was 15 when he was shot and killed on August 16, 2018, during a chaotic teen basketball event at Garfield Park in Chicago. More than 50 officers responded as three fights broke out and someone opened fire; Kenwon was shot in the chest and later pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

The investigation has been complicated by missing video evidence. Patrols that night included officers assigned as park district security who were not required to wear body cameras, and responding officers’ body cameras were either turned off or not in the area where Kenwon was shot. Detectives told the family the park’s security cameras were not operational. A 13-year-old was taken into custody on a weapons violation, but no charges have been filed in connection with Kenwon’s death.

The family has protested and pushed for more park surveillance; the park installed a single camera at the field house entrance but the family seeks a more comprehensive system. If anyone was at Garfield Park that night or has information about the shooting or missing footage, please come forward.