Cleotha Brooks, 53, was found dead at his home in the Roseland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side on March 1, 2014. His death was attributed to head trauma, and his body was discovered at his residence in the 0–100 block of East 104th Place. The circumstances were described as violent, and his killing was cited alongside many other incidents that year in Chicago’s ongoing struggles with shootings and homicides.

Community members held a vigil to pray and demand justice for Brooks, reflecting the toll violence has taken on families and neighborhoods in Roseland. If anyone knew Cleotha Brooks, saw activity near East 104th Place on or before March 1, 2014, or has information that could help, please come forward.