Tony Jones, 19, was killed in a shooting on February 4, 2016, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. His death occurred during a year when the city saw a marked surge in gun violence, with 2016 becoming one of the deadliest in recent memory.

The killing fits a pattern described in police reports for that year: widespread incidents concentrated on the West and South Sides, driven in part by gang retaliation and easy access to firearms. Reports note that solving such crimes is often complicated by limited cooperation from witnesses and community members, and that Austin had been heavily affected by these ongoing conflicts and socioeconomic challenges.

If anyone knew Tony, was in Austin that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the case.