Adam Salas, 55, was fatally shot on April 9, 2017, in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood and was pronounced dead at the scene. Born July 6, 1972, he is survived by family who described him as a loving individual; his funeral arrangements were handled by Mount Olive Cemetery, where he was laid to rest.

The shooting occurred during an encounter that turned violent; the death was one more in the city’s pattern of gun violence that residents and community leaders were confronting at the time. Adam’s passing was noted as both a personal tragedy for his family and part of broader concerns about public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Anyone who knew Adam, witnessed the April 9 incident, or has information that could help clarify what happened is invited to come forward.