Christopher Jacobs, 19, was fatally shot in Chicago on November 23, 2012. His death occurred during a year that saw a surge in homicides in the city, with more than 500 people killed by the end of 2012. Jacobs was shot in a neighborhood described as one of Chicago’s more dangerous areas, where gun violence and gang activity were significant problems and illegal firearms were prevalent.

Family and community members gathered to remember Jacobs and mourn what they called senseless violence. Authorities struggled to solve many cases that year amid widespread reluctance of witnesses to come forward, a strained relationship between police and residents, and broader challenges including poverty and limited economic opportunities. Does anyone have information about Christopher Jacobs or the circumstances of his death?