Robert Lester Cox, 62, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, on April 2, 2017. The killing was recorded by the Chicago Police Department and appears in city homicide data documenting a year marked by high levels of gun violence.

Reports describe Cox as a family man and note that his death came during a broader wave of urban gun violence affecting many Chicago neighborhoods in 2017. Tributes were shared by people who knew him, reflecting the loss felt by his family and community.

What information do readers have about Cox, his life, or the circumstances of the shooting that could help build a clearer picture?