Lorenzo P. Dixon, 31, was fatally shot on November 12, 2016, in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Known by the nickname P-Dog, he was found on the block where he lived with multiple gunshot wounds.

His death occurred during a year when Chicago experienced a sharp rise in homicides and gun violence; that year saw more than 750 people killed. Friends and family remembered Dixon as a vibrant presence who cared deeply for those around him, and candles have been lit online in his memory. The East Garfield Park community has continued to call for stronger preventive measures and greater community engagement to address persistent violence.

If anyone knew Lorenzo, his routines, or witnessed what happened on November 12, 2016, please share information that could help the ongoing search for answers.