Derrick Bowens, 33, was fatally shot on June 5, 2014, in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. His death is recorded among the many gun homicides that year in the city, a period marked by high rates of firearm violence concentrated in economically challenged neighborhoods.

Bowens is memorialized on public sites and remembered by family and friends; tributes from community members note his importance to those who knew him. The case sits within broader patterns cited for 2014 Chicago homicides, where systemic issues such as poverty, limited community resources, and disputes linked to gang activity are described as contributing factors.

If anyone knew Derrick, his routines, or has information about the shooting on June 5, 2014, please share what you remember.