Francisco Guzman was 19 when he was killed in Chicago on November 3, 2016. He was described as a loving son to Jose Guzman and Isabel Amador and a cherished brother to Jovani, Xunelly, and Nataly. His death occurred during a year in which Chicago recorded a dramatic spike in homicides, with more than 760 people killed citywide and a homicide rate reported at over 27.8 per 100,000 residents. A substantial portion of those deaths that year were described as gang-related or involving firearms.

Commentators linked the surge in violence to changes in police tactics and a reduction in proactive measures following an ACLU consent decree, a context of widespread community safety concerns. Does anyone have information about Francisco, his life, or what happened on November 3, 2016?