Brandon Peterson, 17, was fatally shot on June 15, 2014, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting happened in the early hours of Sunday morning as he stood on a street in an area described as prone to recurring violence; he was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.

His killing occurred during a particularly violent Father’s Day weekend in the city, when multiple shootings left dozens wounded and several people dead. East Garfield Park was noted as being especially affected, often caught in the crossfire of gang disputes. Police investigated but no suspects were immediately apprehended.

Brandon’s death was one among many that contributed to Chicago’s elevated homicide count in 2014 and prompted community calls for more attention to the neighborhood’s systemic challenges, including poverty, lack of opportunities, and limited community resources. If anyone knew Brandon or has information about the June 15 shooting, please come forward.