Gregory Anthony Sims, 25, was shot and killed in Chicago on September 6, 2016. The killing took place during a year that saw a marked surge in deadly violence across the city and occurred in an area described as having frequent violent crime.

Records note Gregory had past minor legal encounters, including a citation for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk and an offense for cannabis possession. His death appears on the Chicago Homicides map and related public safety data portals that track the city’s killings.

His death is one of many cited when discussing how economic and social conditions intersect with urban violence. If anyone knew Gregory or has information about the September 6, 2016 shooting, please share what you know.