Sergio Alvarez Jr. was 24 when he was shot and killed in South Bend, Indiana, on July 16, 2023, near Milton and St. Joseph streets. Known to family and friends as Serge or Sergie, he was a committed anti-violence activist who worked with Connect 2 Be the Change and the GVI S.A.V.E Outreach Team and had recently traveled to Washington D.C. for Gun Violence Awareness Day. He was expecting a child and was described as someone candid about past mistakes and determined to steer younger people away from violence.

A memorial vigil for Alvarez was itself disrupted by gunfire, underscoring the community’s loss and the issue he campaigned against. If anyone knew Sergio, saw activity near Milton and St. Joseph streets on July 16, 2023, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.