Jeremy David Parker, 21, was fatally shot on May 3, 2016, in Chicago’s West Side neighborhood. The shooting happened in the early morning hours and left Parker with multiple gunshot wounds; emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

Parker’s death came during 2016, a year in which Chicago saw a dramatic rise in shootings and fatal violence, with over 760 homicides recorded. The broader surge in gun violence that year has been linked in reports to gang conflicts, access to firearms, and long-standing socio-economic problems in the city’s most affected neighborhoods. Parker’s killing is one of many that underscore the challenges facing West Side communities and the need for sustained strategies addressing both public safety and underlying social issues.

If anyone knew Jeremy or has information about the early-morning shooting on May 3, 2016, please share what you know.