Savon T. Davis, a 16-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot on March 31, 2015, on the city’s South Side. The killing occurred during a period of rising shootings across Chicago that year and took place in a neighborhood grappling with gang activity, poverty, and limited economic opportunities.

The investigation encountered obstacles including a lack of witness cooperation, described as a common problem in areas where fear of retaliation discourages people from speaking. Community leaders called for more resources for youth engagement and economic development to address the underlying conditions cited as contributing to violence.

If anyone knew Savon, was in the area that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help his family and investigators.