Terrell Griffin, a 27-year-old African American man, was shot on August 8, 2008, during a dice game in Meyering Park in Chicago. The incident began when Marshawn Melcher asked Kiearre Reese to return two dollars; an argument followed and Reese shot both Melcher and Griffin. Melcher died; Griffin survived the initial attack.

Kiearre Reese was charged with first-degree murder in Melcher’s death and attempted first-degree murder for shooting Griffin. Trial testimony established that Reese fired a gun during the incident, and witnesses including Marvel Williams described the events. The defense raised mistaken identification, but the jury convicted Reese and imposed a lengthy prison term with a 25-year firearm enhancement.

What details about that night or about Terrell Griffin’s life might help bring more clarity to this case?