Javone Sims, 18, was fatally shot on June 22, 2023, in the backyard of a residence on Third Street in Albany, New York. A 17-year-old was also critically wounded in the same incident. Police described the killing as targeted and said they had promising leads early in the investigation; no arrests had been announced at that time.

The investigation later implicated Eric Chapman. Chapman, who had prior contacts with the criminal justice system dating back to age 12 and earlier charges including weapon possession and robbery, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder shortly before his trial was to begin. The guilty plea was entered in Albany County Court before Judge Andra Ackerman. Chapman faced a sentence of 20 years to life for the murder, to run concurrently with sentences for two separate weapon possession convictions. Chapman was also injured during the shooting that killed Sims.

If anyone knew Javone, was present in the neighborhood that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.