Lamont P. Coleman, 28, of Chicago, was fatally shot on April 12, 2012, during a year that saw a marked rise in lethal violence across the city. The first quarter of 2012 saw homicides jump by about 60%, and Chicago recorded over 500 homicides that year. Authorities and community groups said conflicts tied to gang activity and the ready availability of firearms were major factors in the increase.

Coleman’s death is one of many that affected families and neighborhoods during that period, amid intensified law enforcement efforts and community programs that struggled to reduce gun violence. Does anyone have information about Lamont Coleman, where he lived, or the events of April 12, 2012?