Tyrell Smith, 33, was shot and killed in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood on December 17, 2017. Reports say he was found shot to death after reportedly exchanging gunfire. The death was one of several that underscored Chicago’s high rate of gun violence that year and occurred in an area experiencing a rise in violent crime.

Smith worked at Costco and attended Crane High School when he was younger. Friends and family remembered him as laid-back and fond of spending time with loved ones; numerous online tributes noted his positive impact and friendly demeanor. Investigators faced limited cooperation from witnesses, often attributed to fear of retaliation, which complicated the inquiry into his killing.

Does anyone who knew Tyrell or who was in West Humboldt Park that day have information that could help clarify what happened?