Jesus A. Lopez was 16 when he was shot to death on July 14, 2018, in the Belmont Central neighborhood of Chicago. Known as Lil Jay, he was struck in the chest and arms and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he died. He had attended Mary Lyon Elementary and Steinmetz College Prep and was remembered by friends as a good soul and a beloved community member.

The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation and the community responded with outreach efforts aimed at preventing further youth violence.

If anyone in Belmont Central or who knew Jesus has information that could help identify those responsible, please share what you know with investigators.