Pier Charvell Minor, a 23-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on April 1, 2017, in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene; police immediately treated the death as a homicide and opened a detailed investigation.

Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing a vehicle speed away from the scene, and detectives collected surveillance footage and forensic evidence. Investigators identified several suspects and reported later raids, interrogations and arrests tied to the case. Charges mentioned in connection with those arrests include unlawful possession of firearms and first-degree murder; some defendants were later convicted while others were acquitted.

Minor’s death has been framed in reporting as linked to gang activity and is cited by his family and community in calls for safer neighborhoods. If anyone knew Pier Minor, saw the April 1 incident, or has information that could still help investigators, please come forward.