Demureye Macon was a 13-year-old seventh-grader at Fairfield Elementary when he was shot to death in Marquette Park, Chicago, on September 27, 2014. The shooting happened about 8:30 p.m. as Demureye walked with a friend near the Montgomery Park playground in the 6600-block of South Talman Avenue. A gunman approached, asked about gang affiliation, and after Demureye denied any gang ties opened fire, striking him in the chest. He attempted to flee but collapsed on a nearby sidewalk and was pronounced dead.

Family and police say Demureye had no documented gang affiliations and his mother, Tawana Macon, urged whoever was responsible to come forward. No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Demureye, was in Marquette Park that evening, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.