Jerry William Austin, a 41-year-old African American man, was shot and killed in Chicago on May 11, 2017. Initial reports described him as shot multiple times in what appeared to be a targeted attack in a neighborhood known for high crime rates. The Chicago Police Department investigated the scene and faced challenges including a lack of witnesses willing to come forward.

In the weeks after the killing police conducted raids and questioned multiple suspects, and a few months later a young male with a documented history of gang involvement was identified, arrested and charged in connection with Austin’s murder. Jerry’s family attended court hearings and sought justice as the case moved through the legal process.

If anyone knew Jerry, his routines, or saw activity in that neighborhood around May 11, 2017, please share what might help the investigation.