Darnell J. Jefferson was 19 when he was fatally shot in East St. Louis, Illinois, on September 20, 2014. His funeral was held at Light of Christ Church in East St. Louis and he was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Millstadt.

The account emphasizes the impact of gun violence on Jefferson’s family and the wider community in East St. Louis.

If anyone knew Darnell, witnessed that night, or has information that could help his family and investigators, please come forward.