John A. McKinley, 36, was killed in Chicago on September 10, 2016. His death occurred during a year when the city saw a sharp rise in homicides, with police reporting over 760 murders in 2016 and many incidents driven by gun violence.

The context provided by Chicago Police Department records links that year’s increase to gang activity and interpersonal conflicts exacerbated by the ready availability of firearms, concentrated in neighborhoods facing poverty, limited employment opportunities, and scarce social services. Community leaders and law enforcement responded with increased policing and calls for preventive measures such as youth outreach and community engagement, while observers argued broader economic and educational interventions were needed to reduce violence.

If anyone knew John McKinley or has information about his death on September 10, 2016, please share what you know.