Tyree J Wise was 16 when he was shot and killed on November 16, 2017, during a home invasion in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. He and another teenager, Charlie Lawrence, were both fatally shot in the same violent incident. Tyree attended Milton Brunson School and was remembered by friends and family as a loving, outgoing young man; memorial tributes emphasize the heartbreak felt by his community.

The killings happened amid a broader surge of gun violence affecting Chicago youth and particularly hard-hit neighborhoods like Austin, which face socio-economic challenges and a notable gang presence. Community members called for more resources and safety measures after the incident. If anyone knew Tyree, his routines, or has information about the home invasion, please come forward with what you know.