Bernard H. Howard, 56, was shot and killed on the South Side of Chicago on November 7, 2015. The shooting occurred amid a year that saw a sharp rise in shootings and homicides across the city, particularly in neighborhoods struggling with gang activity and socioeconomic challenges.

Howard’s death exemplifies the persistent difficulty Chicago faces in reducing gun violence despite initiatives aimed at community engagement and prevention. Anyone who knew Howard or has information about the November 7, 2015 shooting is asked to come forward.