Lewis Johnson was 18 when he was shot and killed on June 8, 2016, in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. He was shot while on the street during a year the city recorded an unusually high number of homicides.

The account links Johnson’s death to wider problems described in the same period: gang tensions, reduced police presence in some high-crime areas, and socioeconomic challenges such as poverty and limited opportunities for young people. His death is presented as one of many that underscored calls for community programs, youth employment initiatives, and improved community-police relationships.

If anyone knew Lewis, his routines, or has information about the June 8, 2016 shooting, please share what is known.