Ashton M Simpson, 36, was fatally shot on September 14, 2015, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. He was checking on gunfire near his home when he was killed in an alley, leaving behind three children and a grieving family. The shooting came during a year of rising shootings and homicides in Chicago and was one of several violent incidents that deeply affected Auburn Gresham residents.

Simpson is remembered by family and community members; a memorial on Gun Violence Memorial records tributes and virtual candles in his honor. Few additional details about the circumstances of the alley shooting are provided. If anyone knew Ashton, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help his family or investigators, please come forward.