Martel J. Howard, known as Telly, was 24 when he was fatally shot on January 21, 2016, in Chicago’s West Garfield Park. He was outside when an assailant approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times and causing his death. The killing occurred during a year of sharply increased violence in the city; Chicago reported over 760 homicides in 2016, with young men in marginalized neighborhoods among those most affected.

Friends and family remembered Martel as humble, loyal, kind, and caring. He worked at Dunkin’ Donuts and had attended Marshall High School and Proviso West High School.

If anyone knew Martel, saw him in West Garfield Park around January 21, 2016, or has information about this shooting, please share what is known.