Anton Baker, a 43-year-old African American man, died in Chicago on December 12, 2012, after an altercation with two teenagers. The confrontation began when 15-year-old Derrick Burns argued with Baker over a cigarette and then struck him in the head with a stereo speaker. Sixteen-year-old William Davis was present; prosecutors alleged Davis joined the fight and kicked Baker, while Davis denied participating.

The Cook County medical examiner ruled Baker’s death primarily due to an acute asthma attack, citing the physical altercation and a lethal dose of heroin in his system as contributing factors. Baker had a history of heroin-induced asthma attacks that previously required emergency treatment. Derrick Burns was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter; a jury found William Davis not guilty of murder and manslaughter in September 2015, concluding presence at the scene did not prove active participation.

If anyone knew Anton, Derrick Burns, or William Davis, or witnessed the incident that night, please share what you remember.