Johnathan Mills, 26, was shot and killed in Chicago on July 25, 2016, near North Lawndale College Prep, the high school he once attended. The afternoon shooting happened near a local corner store; Mills was reportedly with friends when a car drove up and someone inside opened fire, fatally wounding him.

A well-known figure in Chicago’s basketball community, Mills had starred at North Lawndale and played for Southern Mississippi, noted for a tough, tenacious style. He had played professionally in Canada and in semi-pro leagues and was preparing to move overseas to continue his career when he was killed. Friends, coaches, and teammates remembered his big personality, humor, and dedication.

Mills’s death was a devastating blow to his community and highlighted the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. If anyone knew Mills, saw him that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.