Chas David Johnson, 22, was shot and killed on March 12, 2017, in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency personnel responded that evening.

The shooting occurred amid a wider rise in violence across Chicago in 2017, with North Lawndale listed among neighborhoods hit hard by homicides and gang-related crime. Investigators encountered challenges such as unwillingness from potential witnesses to cooperate because of fear of retaliation, which complicated efforts to solve cases there.

Johnson’s death underscores the persistent risks faced by residents in communities dealing with economic hardship and ongoing conflicts. If anyone knew Chas, saw him on March 12, 2017, or has information about this shooting, please come forward to investigators.