Robert L Porter, 45, was shot and killed in Chicago on September 4, 2016. His death is recorded in the city’s 2016 homicide data, a year noted for a sharp rise in firearm violence.

The account places his killing against a backdrop of increased gang conflicts and socio-economic strain in parts of the city, with communities experiencing systemic poverty, limited opportunities, and scarce resources for youth and engagement. Porter's death is presented as one of many losses that year highlighting those broader public-safety and community challenges.

Does anyone have information about Robert Porter, his life, or the circumstances of the shooting that could help bring clarity to this case?