Edgar Colon, 50, was shot and killed on July 1, 2015, in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side. The shooting happened near the 5200 block of West Fullerton Avenue; Colon was approached and struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency responders arrived.

Authorities and local data link his death to the wider pattern of gun violence and gang-related activity that plagued parts of Chicago in 2015, with Belmont Cragin experiencing several violent incidents tied to local disputes and illegal firearms. Colon’s killing was one of many public-space shootings that year, contributing to heightened community concerns about safety.

If anyone knew Edgar Colon, saw activity around West Fullerton Avenue on July 1, 2015, or has information about this shooting, please come forward.