Willie Pratt, 19, was fatally shot on May 2, 2016, in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood. His death occurred during a year of sharply increased gun violence in the city, when Chicago recorded over 760 homicides and many neighborhoods faced surges of deadly shootings tied to gang conflicts and socio-economic hardship.

The shooting that killed Willie is presented as part of a broader pattern that year: young victims whose lives were cut short amid limited resources and ongoing community and policing challenges. Little is provided about the specific circumstances of the incident itself or any suspects.

If anyone knew Willie, saw events in Lawndale that day, or has information about this shooting, please come forward to help shed light on what happened.