Tracy T. Boyd, 51, was fatally shot in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood on December 16, 2024. Boyd’s death is being mourned online, where memorials and condolences have appeared, and family and community members have expressed their grief.

The slaying has also renewed local discussion about gun violence and prevention, with community leaders calling for more resources for violence prevention programs, better community-police relations, and measures to address illegal firearms. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting or potential suspects have been released.

If anyone has information about the shooting in West Town on December 16, 2024, please contact the Chicago Police Department.