Charis Vernell Eaton Jr., a 23-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on March 15, 2016, in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Reports state he was struck multiple times in what appeared to be a targeted attack; witnesses heard gunfire and saw a vehicle speed away from the scene. No immediate arrests were made.

Investigators faced obstacles including limited witness cooperation and fear of retaliation in the community. Law enforcement continued to pursue leads and made arrests in the area for gang-related activity, though it is unclear whether those arrests were directly tied to Eaton’s murder. The case remains emblematic of violence in West Englewood and the difficulties of solving crimes where gang dynamics and a code of silence are present.

Did anyone in West Englewood have information about Charis Eaton Jr., his movements that night, or the vehicle witnesses reported?