Twelve-year-old Nazia Banks, described as a young African American boy who loved basketball and had an ever-present smile, was shot and killed on May 19, 2012, in the 8000 block of South Brandon Avenue on Chicago’s South Side while walking home. Two unknown suspects are said to have emerged from a gangway and opened fire, striking Nazia in the head; he died at the scene. Neighbors left stuffed animals and messages outside his home as the community mourned.

More than a year later, authorities charged 21-year-old Denzel Garbutt, alleging he admitted acting as a lookout for two gang members who were targeting a rival that day. Garbutt was charged with first-degree murder and other counts, and held on $1 million bond; the identities of the two gunmen had not been publicly resolved at that point.

If anyone knew Nazia, saw activity in the 8000 block of South Brandon Avenue that day, or has information about the shooters, please come forward.