Rodney Rico Dixon, born December 9, 1988, was shot and killed in Chicago on August 29, 2024. He was 35 and described as a lifelong Chicago resident whose warm spirit and infectious laughter touched many; family and friends remember his kindness and steady support.

The death is attributed to gun violence; no suspects, arrests, or trial dates have been announced and the case remains unsolved. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting or the ongoing investigation have been released.

If anyone in Chicago on August 29, 2024, remembers seeing Rodney or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help his family find answers.