Michael Morgan was 26 when he was shot and killed in Chicago on December 24, 2012. His death came during a year of sharply increased homicides in the city, when over 500 people were killed—reversing earlier declines and intensifying concerns about neighborhood safety.

Reports link much of the 2012 violence to gang activity, turf disputes, and the easy availability of firearms. The Chicago Police Department faced an overwhelming caseload amid strained community relationships and limited resources, and Morgan’s killing became one of many that underscored those challenges and the toll on families and neighborhoods.

If anyone knew Michael Morgan, his routines, or the circumstances of his death, please share what you remember.