Krystal T. Jackson, 25, was fatally shot on November 19, 2014, while sitting in a vehicle in the 6800 block of South Loomis Boulevard in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.

Her killing was tied to a series of violent acts attributed to the Goonie Boss/Goonie Gang, whose members were reported to have engaged in stealing firearms, intimidating witnesses, and publicizing crimes on social media as part of efforts to control South Side territory. Leaders of that group were later convicted on federal racketeering charges that included responsibility for multiple homicides, among them Krystal’s.

Krystal’s death is described as one of many that deeply affected the Englewood community and drew increased law enforcement attention to dismantling gang networks. Her family remembered her as a young woman with much ahead of her; the loss remains a painful reminder of the toll of gang violence.

If anyone knew Krystal or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.