Fifteen-year-old Vaughn Holeman was shot and killed on May 11, 2014, in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. on the 200 block of West 116th Street, on Mother’s Day, when Vaughn was outside and pointing out a passing vehicle. A 15-year-old boy who was with him fired multiple shots at that vehicle; one bullet struck Vaughn in the chest and under the arm. Vaughn was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and was pronounced dead less than an hour later.

The shooter, also 15, was charged as an adult with first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and possession of ammunition without a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card. Investigators considered a possible gang-related motive, though that was not conclusively determined. Neighbors described Vaughn as pleasant and outgoing; his death had a strong effect on the West Pullman community.

If anyone knew Vaughn, saw the shooting, or has information that could help, please come forward.