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Martrell Ross, 32, was shot to death on August 3, 2014, outside the Bodi nightclub in Chicago’s River North after a Lollapalooza after-party for rapper Nas. The confrontation began when Ross and two acquaintances were leaning against a white car belonging to another group. Bianca Young, 23, started an argument that became physical; Ross was punched and knocked into the street.

They chased Ross into a nearby alley where the unidentified acquaintance shot him multiple times and Almond then shot him repeatedly, leaving Ross with eight gunshot wounds and dead at the scene. Hughes also shot and wounded a 21-year-old acquaintance of Ross. Surveillance footage from the club captured the incident. Police arrested Young, Almond and Hughes; Young and Hughes were charged with murder and attempted murder, and Almond was charged with murder. A .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun with Almond’s palm print was recovered, and witnesses identified the three in lineups.

Ross had prior convictions, including a 10-year sentence for attempted murder in 2000 and a six-year sentence for drug conspiracy in 2007; his family remembered him for his love of rap music and dancing. Does anyone have additional information about that night or the people involved?