Michael Patton, 17, was shot and killed on June 30, 2014, in Hyde Park, Chicago, during an evening in what was already a violent summer for the city. Known as Polo to friends and family, he was remembered as a vibrant presence who brought positivity and laughter to those around him.

The killing took place just blocks from former President Barack Obama’s home, underscoring that Hyde Park, while relatively safer than other neighborhoods, was not immune to the broader surge of gun violence affecting Chicago’s youth in 2014. Friends and family gathered afterward to light candles and share memories, saying Michael would prefer they celebrate his life rather than dwell in sorrow.

Who in the community remembers Michael or has information about that night?