Walter Sr. Velez, 26, was killed in Chicago on November 10, 2014. His family — including his son and his girlfriend — remembered him after his death, which left a marked impact on the community.

His homicide came during a period when the city was grappling with elevated levels of gun violence, even as overall homicide numbers for 2014 were slightly down from prior years. The circumstances of his death reflect the broader struggles facing several Chicago neighborhoods with ongoing violence and insecurity.

If anyone knew Walter, his routines, or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.