Sammy McGowan, 28, was fatally shot on June 27, 2017, in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. His death occurred during 2017, a year that saw more than 650 homicides citywide, and adds to the heavy toll of gun violence affecting neighborhoods like Woodlawn.

Woodlawn is described as an area contending with gang-related activity and socio-economic challenges such as poverty, limited access to quality education, and few job opportunities, factors cited as contributing to cycles of violence. Community members and local organizations have expressed concern and called for greater investment in violence prevention and outreach to provide alternatives for young people and other vulnerable residents.

Does anyone have information about Sammy McGowan or recall circumstances around his death in Woodlawn?