Michael Ferguson, 34, was fatally shot on July 16, 2017, in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood. The shooting happened in the early hours and wounded another person in the same incident.

Lawndale is described as an area that has experienced ongoing gun violence; Ferguson’s death was one of many that contributed to Chicago’s high homicide rate in 2017. Community members have marked his loss with candles and memorials, reflecting the impact on family and friends.

What does anyone who knew Michael or witnessed that night remember about the shooting or the people involved?