Aaron M Smith, 36, was fatally shot in Chicago on October 12, 2016. His death occurred during a year when the city saw a dramatic rise in homicides, with 754 people killed in 2016 compared with 480 in 2015.

Coverage of 2016’s violence links several broader factors to the spike, including changes in CPD practices after a consent decree with the ACLU, shifting gang dynamics, and heightened tensions following the release of video of the police-involved shooting of Laquan McDonald. Aaron’s killing is noted as one of many that year that underscored the city’s struggles with gun violence and strained community–police relations.

If anyone knew Aaron, his routines, or has information about the shooting on October 12, 2016, please share what you know with local investigators.