Latwon A. Rogers, 18, was fatally shot in Chicago on October 16, 2016. His death came during a year that saw a sharp rise in violence across the city, with nearly 764 murders recorded in 2016 and roughly 90% of homicides involving firearms. That year’s toll represented about a 58% increase in homicide victims compared with the prior year.

The surge in gun violence disproportionately affected young men of color and was concentrated in neighborhoods facing high poverty, limited access to quality education, and systemic disinvestment. Police intensified efforts to recover illegal firearms, and thousands were seized, but the recoveries did not stem the rising number of shootings.

Latwon’s killing is one among many that underscored the broader social and public-safety challenges confronting Chicago in 2016. Does anyone have information about Latwon or the October 16 shooting that could help provide answers for his family?