Peter M. Fabbri, 54, was shot on the evening of September 25, 2016, near Millennium Park in downtown Chicago after an argument with 32-year-old Paul Pagan, who had been handing out pamphlets. The argument escalated into a physical altercation and Pagan pulled out a gun, shooting Fabbri twice, including once in the head, at about 7:35 p.m. Fabbri was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and died there the next day from his injuries.

Pagan attempted to flee on a bicycle but was pursued by Fabbri’s sister, Shelly, who helped police take him into custody. The shooting occurred in a busy tourist area, and witnesses described the scene as chaotic, noting the unsettling spread of gun violence into spaces usually seen as safe.

Fabbri’s family remembered him as a caring person who loved Chicago and its attractions like Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. If anyone was in or around Millennium Park that evening or has information about the confrontation, please come forward.