Derrick Brown was 20 when he was shot and killed in Chicago on August 16, 2016. His death occurred during a year that saw a sharp rise in homicides across the city, with 2016’s total exceeding 750 and roughly 90 percent of those deaths involving firearms.

The killing of Brown is described as part of a broader surge in gun violence that affected numerous neighborhoods, particularly those facing socio-economic challenges. Authorities and community groups were reported to be focused on recovery of illegal weapons, prevention initiatives, and engagement efforts, but the scale of 2016’s violence underscored ongoing difficulties in reducing shootings.

If anyone knew Derrick Brown or has information about the shooting on August 16, 2016, please share what you know.