Steven M Cannon, 29, was killed in Chicago on December 22, 2012. His death occurred during a year when the city saw a sharp rise in deadly violence: Chicago recorded more than 500 homicides and over 2,400 shootings in 2012, about an 11% increase in shootings from the year before.

The homicide is described as one of many that reflected widespread gun violence and gang activity affecting neighborhoods across the city. Steven’s death is noted alongside calls at the time for stronger measures on gang violence, gun control, and expanded community resources as officials and community leaders responded to the crime wave.

Did anyone who knew Steven or was in his neighborhood around December 22, 2012, see or hear anything that could help explain what happened?