Michael D. Smith, 38, was shot and killed on September 10, 2015, on Chicago’s South Side. The killing occurred during a year when the city experienced high levels of violence; 2015 had a substantial number of homicides and many incidents were linked to broader social and economic problems affecting neighborhoods across Chicago.

Smith’s death is described as one of several that underscored persistent gun violence in parts of the city where residents face limited community resources and employment opportunities. The account notes contributing factors such as gang dynamics, the availability of firearms, and systemic economic challenges that fed a cycle of crime in those neighborhoods.

If anyone has information about Michael D. Smith or the shooting on September 10, 2015, please share what is known.