Victor A. Davila, 19, was fatally shot on August 16, 2017, on Chicago’s South Side. He was shot while on the street and died at the scene despite first responder efforts. The killing occurred during a year when Chicago was experiencing a sharp rise in gun violence, with South Side neighborhoods particularly hard hit by shootings, gang activity, and economic hardship.

The investigation into Davila’s death was reported to have been hampered by a lack of community cooperation, attributed to fear of retaliation and distrust of law enforcement. If anyone knew Victor, was in the area that day, or has information that could help, please come forward.