Orpheus O. Washington, 24, was shot and killed on November 7, 2016, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. His death came during a year when the city recorded a sharp rise in homicides, with more than 760 killings in 2016, driven largely by gun violence.

Those who knew Washington described him as a nice, respectful, laid-back young man who stayed in his own lane and did not get involved in conflicts. His killing is reported as part of the wider surge of violence affecting Humboldt Park and other Chicago neighborhoods, amid concerns about gang activity, economic inequality, and limited social infrastructure.

Anyone who knew Orpheus Washington or has information about the November 7, 2016 shooting is asked to come forward.