James Williams Jr., a 45-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on April 6, 2018, in Chicago’s New City neighborhood. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died after attempts to save him. Reports say the shooting occurred during an altercation that escalated into violence.

The investigation identified several leads and suspects. Witnesses provided testimony about events leading up to the shooting, and evidence was collected that investigators linked to the scene. The case drew attention from the local community because of the circumstances and the broader problem of gun violence in the city.

Anyone who knew James Williams Jr., saw activity in the New City neighborhood on April 6, 2018, or has information about the altercation that led to his death is asked to come forward.