Jermaine D. Carter, 38, was shot and killed on September 25, 2012, in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. He was found on a street with multiple gunshot wounds and emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. His death occurred during a year that saw a sharp rise in Chicago homicides—over 500 murders in 2012—and contributed to the surge in violence that drew intense scrutiny to the city.

Englewood is described as an area heavily affected by gun violence, with persistent issues tied to poverty, gang activity, and access to firearms. The community and city officials pursued a mix of increased policing and community-focused initiatives in response, with mixed results. If anyone has information about Jermaine Carter’s killing or knew him, please share what you remember with investigators.