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Fourteen-year-old Dajae Coleman of Evanston, Illinois, was shot and killed on September 22, 2012. Dajae, a freshman at Evanston Township High School, was walking with friends on Church Street at about 10:30 p.m. when he was struck in the back by a bullet as he tried to flee. Reports say the shooting was a case of mistaken identity; he was not the intended target.

The investigation led to the arrest of 20-year-old Wesley Woodson of Evanston, who was charged with first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder. Prosecutors said Woodson, acting in retaliation, fired into a group of teenagers he believed were rival gang members; witnesses said he approached the group and fired five shots. Dajae’s funeral drew nearly 2,000 people and his death prompted local efforts to address youth and gang violence.

Anyone who knew Dajae or was in the area that night and has information is asked to come forward.