Maurice K. Cavin, 23, was fatally shot in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood on March 7, 2016. His death occurred during 2016, a year the city experienced a sharp surge in gun violence that produced around 764 homicides and a firearm involvement rate near 90 percent of homicides. Police recovered large numbers of guns that year, yet the spike in shootings overwhelmed many neighborhoods already facing socio-economic challenges.

Maurice’s passing is presented as one of many gun-related homicides that year, highlighting the human cost of the citywide crisis. His loss affected family and friends and underscores ongoing questions about how to reduce firearm violence in hard-hit communities.

If anyone knew Maurice, saw events in Woodlawn on March 7, 2016, or has information that could shed light on his killing, please come forward.