David McCray, 22, was fatally shot on August 11, 2016, on the 6800 block of South Calumet Avenue in Chicago’s Park Manor neighborhood. The shooting happened in the afternoon while his 6-year-old niece, Zariah Muhammad, was playing with friends with water balloons; an unknown offender approached and fired multiple shots, striking McCray in the chest and Zariah in the head. McCray was taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and later pronounced dead. His niece was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital and reported to be in improving condition.

No suspects had been apprehended at the time these details were reported. McCray, also known as David Hopper, was one of several victims of gun violence in Chicago that day during a month noted for a sharp rise in homicides and shootings. If anyone witnessed the shooting or knew David or his niece, please share information that could help resolve this case.