Stacey Fluckes was a 17-year-old male killed on May 15, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred in North Lawndale during a year that saw a sharp rise in homicides in the city; 2016 recorded 764 homicides, with nearly 90 percent involving firearms. Stacey was described as outgoing and had aspirations as a young rapper. Family and community members expressed deep grief, holding candlelight remembrances and sharing messages in his memory.

Stacey’s death is presented as one of many young Black male victims of gun violence that year, in a community facing socioeconomic challenges and a high incidence of crime. Reports linked the 2016 spike in homicides to several factors, including reduced proactive policing and an increase in illegal firearms, and emphasized the need for community interventions to prevent further loss.

If anyone knew Stacey, his activities in North Lawndale, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.