Michael Pierre Carter, a 35-year-old African American man, was shot to death on July 23, 2017, in Chicago. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds during a late-night altercation in a neighborhood described as having high crime rates and died at the scene despite emergency responders’ efforts.

Police say the shooting followed a dispute involving several people; witnesses reported a heated argument and then gunfire. Investigators recovered shell casings and surveillance footage and later identified a 28-year-old man as a suspect. That suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder; the defense claimed self-defense while the prosecution argued the killing was premeditated and motivated by a personal vendetta against Carter.

Carter’s family attended court hearings and also filed civil claims against the city of Chicago alleging negligence over local gun violence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about firearm violence and community cooperation with police.

Does anyone have information about the July 23, 2017 incident or knew Michael Carter?