Lance L. Braxton, 36, was fatally shot on October 8, 2015, in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. while Braxton was reportedly playing dice on the 5800 block of West Chicago Avenue. At least two people approached and opened fire, striking Braxton and another 36-year-old man.

Both victims were taken to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park; Braxton died about 30 minutes after the attack. The case remained unsolved and is one of many homicides that contributed to a surge in shootings across Chicago in 2015, underscoring ongoing violence in neighborhoods such as Austin.

Anyone who was in the area that evening or who knew Lance and can help with information is asked to come forward.