Marc N Williams, 17, was shot and killed in Chicago on October 26, 2014, during a period of intense gun violence that particularly affected the city’s youth. His death occurred amid weekends that often saw multiple shooting fatalities and in a year when Chicago recorded hundreds of homicides with firearms the leading cause.

The killing highlights broader community concerns about economic inequality, limited opportunities for young people, and systemic problems in several neighborhoods that activists and residents have long pointed to as drivers of violence. The details surrounding Marc Williams’ homicide have not been fully resolved, contributing to ongoing anguish for his family and community.

If anyone knew Marc, was in the neighborhood that day, or has information about what happened on October 26, 2014, please come forward.