William C. Smith, 45, was fatally shot in the head during an attempted robbery on August 28, 2016, in Chicago’s South Loop. The shooting happened in broad daylight while Smith, described by neighbors as a regular guy, had been out for coffee. Witnesses helped identify 56-year-old U.S.

Army veteran Robert Burgess as the accused; accounts say he fled the scene but was later apprehended after people noticed a damp Bears jersey that drew attention. Burgess was charged and held in custody without bail awaiting trial. The killing intensified residents’ concerns about safety in a neighborhood already experiencing a rise in violent incidents during 2016. Little is publicly known about Smith beyond his being a familiar face in the community.

Did anyone who knew William or saw what happened come forward with information?