Eric Ross was 23 when he was shot and killed in Chicago on November 18, 2012. The killing occurred during a year that saw a sharp surge in homicides across the city, pushing total killings to over 500 and straining efforts to maintain public safety.

The homicide happened in a neighborhood described as particularly affected by gang conflicts and gun violence, factors cited as driving the spike in violent deaths that year. Ross’s death was one of many shootings that underscored the city’s struggle with illegal firearms, economic inequality, and persistent gang-related violence.

Does anyone have information about Eric Ross, where he lived, or the circumstances of the shooting?