Neftali Reyes was a 20-year-old from Humboldt Park who was shot and killed on December 29, 2017, in Chicago. The fatal shooting occurred in the West Town neighborhood during an incident involving a car chase. His death is recorded as one of the homicides that affected the city in 2017.

Reyes was an honors graduate of Roberto Clemente Community Academy and a standout pitcher on the school’s baseball team. Family, coaches, and teammates remembered him for his sportsmanship, compassion toward opponents, gentle demeanor, and humility. He had earned a scholarship to attend college in South Carolina, a future that was cut short by the violence that took his life.

His family and community continue to honor his memory. If anyone knew Neftali, saw the car chase in West Town on December 29, 2017, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.