Malike Ellis was an 18-year-old African American male who was fatally shot on February 14, 2017, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Reports state he was shot multiple times in what appeared to be a targeted attack in an area noted for high crime and gang activity.

The Chicago Police Department opened an extensive investigation. Months after the shooting, police say tips and leads produced arrests: two young men with prior records were charged with first-degree murder and related offenses. The case went to trial, both defendants were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. Malike’s family attended the proceedings and described him as a bright, promising young man whose loss left a lasting void in the community.

What information do readers have about Malike’s life or the neighborhood that might shed light on this case?