Tradon D. Sanders, 19, was fatally shot on December 3, 2017, in Chicago’s New City neighborhood. Friends and family remember him as joyful, loving and caring, and many have posted tributes online remembering the young man known as Don Don for bringing joy to others.

The shooting occurred in a neighborhood described as having long struggled with high rates of violence and socio-economic challenges; the case is noted as an example of the broader problem of gun violence in Chicago that disproportionately affects young African American men. Family members continue to light candles and share memories, mourning his loss and expressing hope for a safer community.

If anyone knew Tradon Sanders, his friends or where he spent time, please share what you remember or any information that could help provide answers.