Abner Garcia was 23 when he was shot and killed in Chicago on August 13, 2016, about a mile from his home. An Army veteran, he had been active with The Mission Continues and mentored at-risk youth through the Urban Warriors program at the YMCA. His community work and fellowship informed his commitment to service, which those who knew him described as ongoing even after the formal program ended.

Garcia was shot while driving, one of many victims in Chicago’s prolonged gun violence crisis. His death cut short a young life dedicated to mentoring and community change and left a legacy that others sought to carry on. If anyone knew Abner, saw him that day, or has information about the shooting, please share what you remember.