Ryan Hatchett, 29, was shot and later died after an altercation at an upstairs apartment in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago on July 21, 2018. He was struck through the stomach while sleeping and underwent three operations before dying about 36 hours later.

Witnesses and Ryan’s mother, Sharon Hatchett, identified the shooter as Phillip McAbee, the brother of Ryan’s girlfriend. McAbee allegedly also attempted to shoot Sharon in the stairwell but the gun did not fire. McAbee was not located immediately; he was arrested and charged in 2019.

Court progress has been slow. McAbee’s public defender withdrew early and he began representing himself. Ryan’s family continues to seek justice and closure.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the events that night, please come forward.