Carl L Black, listed in records as Carl L. Blackman and aged 32, was shot and killed on July 23, 2013, on Chicago’s South Side. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds; emergency responders reached the scene but he died shortly thereafter. The killing occurred amid a year of sustained violence in Chicago, when neighborhoods on the South Side continued to grapple with gang activity, poverty, and limited opportunities that community leaders and police said contributed to crime.

The case is one of many homicides from 2013 that highlight the city’s struggles with neighborhood safety despite efforts such as increased policing, community outreach, and cooperation with local leaders. If anyone knew Carl Black or has information about the July 23, 2013 shooting, please come forward.