Deontavian Wilson, a 33-year-old African American man, was killed on August 4, 2017, in East St. Louis, Illinois. His obituary and family statements reflect the deep loss felt by relatives and friends, and his death has been described as the result of a violent crime.

The unresolved status adds to community frustration in a city that struggled with a high homicide rate and a 25 percent clearance rate between 2000 and 2018.

Anyone with information about Deontavian Wilson’s death or who knew him is asked to come forward and share what they know to help bring answers for his family.