Martell D. Turner, 25, was killed in Chicago on October 29, 2016. His death came during a year that saw a sharp rise in city homicides, with 764 people murdered in 2016, and widespread increases in shootings across neighborhoods including East and West Garfield Park.

Reports tie the overall surge in violence to factors such as gang activity and retaliation, the prevalence of illegal firearms, socioeconomic strain, and reduced proactive policing amid strained police-community relations. Turner’s death is described as one of many losses that year which left grieving families and communities demanding broader solutions.

If anyone knew Martell Turner or has information about the circumstances of his death, please share what you know.