Vincent J. Winkfield, 28, was shot and killed in Chicago on August 15, 2016. His death occurred during a year the city recorded a sharp rise in murders, with more than 760 homicides in 2016 and a marked increase in summer shootings.

The case is described as part of a broader wave of violence affecting many Chicago neighborhoods, amid issues cited then such as gang activity, economic instability, strained community–police relations, and concerns about firearm availability. Records note Winkfield’s killing was not an isolated incident but one of many that pressured law enforcement and prompted stepped-up policing and initiatives aimed at reducing shootings.

Has anyone who knew Vincent or witnessed the August 15 incident come forward with information?