Bryam Cooley was 19 when he was found dead in a Chicago neighborhood on July 15, 2016. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and the death was ruled a homicide. The location is described as an area with high crime rates.

The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation that identified several suspects and led to arrests. Initial reports said Cooley may have been targeted because of alleged gang associations, though that was never proven. One arrested person described in reports had a prior violent-offense history and was charged with first-degree murder and related offenses; prosecutors relied on forensic evidence and witness testimony.

Witness cooperation was reportedly poor, complicating the inquiry. The case proceeded to trial, where the defense challenged the sufficiency of the evidence and a conviction and lengthy sentence were reported.

Did anyone in the community know Bryam or have information about what happened that night?