Erik L. Williams was 27 when he was shot multiple times and killed on August 8, 2016, in the West Side neighborhood of Chicago.

Investigators identified several suspects. Derrick Williams was charged with first-degree murder and attempted robbery; the account says Derrick shot Erik multiple times during the robbery.

Erik’s family pursued civil litigation against Derrick and others, seeking compensation for the loss and its effects on the family. If anyone knew Erik, witnessed the incident, or has information relevant to this shooting, please share what is known.