Alejandro Jaime was 14 when he was shot and killed on May 18, 2012, while riding his bicycle with a friend in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. The shooting happened in the evening; Alejandro was struck in the back and, despite being rushed to a hospital, died of his injuries. He was described as a well-liked teenager and his death deeply affected his family and community.

The neighborhood is one frequently affected by gang-related violence, and 2012 saw a significant rise in homicides across Chicago. It remains unclear whether Alejandro was an intended target or was hit in crossfire. Does anyone who lived in Brighton Park then or who knew Alejandro have information that could shed light on what happened that night?