Francisco Rufino, 22, was killed in a drive-by shooting on January 31, 2014, in the Pilsen neighborhood on Chicago’s Lower West Side. The attack occurred late at night amid a broader surge of violence in the city; police reported nine other people wounded in separate shootings across Chicago that same night. Rufino was remembered locally as a beloved son and father, and his death has been included on memorial platforms honoring victims of gun violence. The episode underscored ongoing concerns about gang activity and public safety in Pilsen at that time, as the city sought to respond with increased police presence and community programs.

If anyone knew Rufino, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help explain what happened that night, please share what you know.