Jabari R. Minter was 24 when he was shot and killed on August 29, 2012, in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. It was just his second day at a new job; he was walking to a store with friends when someone exited a van and opened fire. His mother, Sonya Minter, spoke at a peace rally led by community activist Fr. Michael Pfleger shortly after the shooting, expressing her grief.

The killing was cited as part of a broader spike in violence that prompted city and federal leaders to expand a Violence Reduction Initiative, adding federal agents and intensifying cooperation among local police, the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals. Community outreach groups such as Kids Off the Block were highlighted as part of efforts to provide alternatives for at-risk youth.

If anyone knew Jabari, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.