Eric S. Thomas, 26, of Chicago, was fatally shot on December 6, 2017. His death is recorded on the National Gun Violence Memorial.

The shooting occurred during a period when the city was experiencing persistently high homicide numbers in certain neighborhoods, with many killings tied to territorial and narcotics-related conflicts among gangs. That year Chicago saw a reduction in overall homicides compared with some prior years but still recorded over 600 homicides for the second time in a decade, and incidents like Thomas’s underscore the ongoing impact of gun violence on local communities and public safety efforts.

Does anyone have information about Eric Thomas or the circumstances of his death?