Corey D Brown, 33, was fatally shot in Chicago on January 26, 2016. His death occurred during a year of sharply rising violence in the city, when reported homicides climbed to over 750 after 480 murders in 2015. The surge was described as a crushing wave of violence affecting especially the South and West sides, where shootings and gang activity were frequent and long-standing social and economic problems persisted.

The 2016 spike was linked in reporting to tensions over policing practices, declines in proactive policing such as stop and frisk, and frayed community trust, all of which complicated efforts by law enforcement and local organizations to curb violence. Brown’s killing is one of many cited to illustrate the scope of that crisis and the need for broader strategies to improve public safety.

If anyone knew Corey, witnessed the January 26 shooting, or has information that could help, please share what is known.