Deangelo Birge was a 24-year-old African American man who was shot and killed on October 6, 2015, in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. The area has experienced frequent shootings, and Birge’s death was recorded among the city’s homicides that day.

Police opened an investigation that led to the arrest of a teenage suspect; that person was held without bond and charged in connection with Birge’s killing. Court hearings followed as the case moved through the legal process.

Birge’s death drew community attention, including vigils and calls for justice, and was noted for its impact on families and neighborhoods dealing with gun violence. If anyone has information about what happened that day or knew Deangelo Birge, please share what you know.