Tiffenn Lee Johnson was 23 when he was fatally shot on August 28, 2023, in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Known for an infectious laugh and boundless energy, he volunteered frequently, organized charity fundraisers and neighborhood clean-ups, and was remembered for his love of animals and adventurous streak — he was the first in his family to skydive.

Friends and family recall his curiosity about food and his casual style of ripped jeans and a white T-shirt. Candles were lit in his memory, and a funeral service was held on September 8, 2023, at Laurel Land Funeral Home & Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas; attendees were asked to wear white and blue, his favorite colors.

The shooting ended a life that many described as generous and community-minded. If anyone knew Tiffenn, saw something in Auburn Gresham on August 28, 2023, or has information about this shooting, please come forward.