Marques D. Lewis was 20 when he was shot and killed on September 27, 2017, in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood. Known to friends and family as Prince, he was one of several young victims in a year that saw persistent gun violence and gang activity in parts of the city.

His death came during a year when Chicago recorded over 600 homicides, and it drew grief and frustration from residents who said the epidemic of gun violence was not being effectively addressed. Local discussion after the killing emphasized the need for more investment in neighborhood support services and youth programs to prevent similar losses.

Does anyone have information about Lewis, his life in South Deering, or the circumstances of that night?