Deontae C. Nichols, 26, was fatally shot on January 9, 2017, in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. He was on the 6800 block of South Winchester Avenue when he was struck multiple times; responders arrived but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after the attack.

The brief account gives no motive, no suspect description, and no details about a weapon beyond gunfire. His family and friends mourned a young life ended amid the city’s high rates of gun violence at the time. If anyone remembers seeing activity on South Winchester Avenue that night or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.