Erick L. Lacey was 19 when he was shot and killed on January 9, 2016, while walking in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Reports state he was struck multiple times in what police believe was a gang-related attack, though Erick was not known to be involved in gang activity. No suspects have been identified and no arrests were reported; investigators say a lack of witnesses and community reluctance to speak have hindered the case.

Erick’s death deeply affected his family, especially his grandmother Raydell Lacey, who had previously lost a daughter to violence in 1994. The case remains unsolved and the family continues to press for information.

If anyone knew Erick or saw anything in Back of the Yards on January 9, 2016, please share what you know.